Food Of The Week: Green Beans

Enjoy Green Beans This Week To retain the maximum number of health-promoting phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals found in green beans, we recommend "Quick Steaming" them for just 7 minutes. This also brings out their peak flavor and provides the moisture necessary to make them tender and retain their beautifully bright green color. It is best to cook green beans whole to ensure even cooking.

Try This Recipe of the Week 7-Minute "Quick Steamed" Green Beans Research has found 7 minute "Quick Steaming" to be the best way to cook Green Beans. Enjoy this quick, easy and great tasting recipe found on page 309 of the 2nd Edition of the World's Healthiest Foods.

Green Beans are an excellent source of Vitamin K1 Green Beans are an excellent source of important health-protective vitamins and minerals including vitamin K1.