Crunchy, colorful and full of fiber, beans are the perfect addition to any meal—maybe that’s why they’re the magical fruit? Our farmer’s markets are full of fresh beans worthy of being the star or your next meal.
Grilled Strip Steaks with Green Bean Chimichurri
It’s grilling season and what better way to spice up a classic steak than this herby chimichurri from Food & Wine! Green beans give this saucey side an extra crunch and adds depth to the refreshing and puckery body.
3-Ingredient Charred Green Beans with Ricotta and Lemon
When green beans are this fresh, you don’t need to do too much to them to taste great! This recipe from Epicurious shows you how pantry staples and only three ingredients can make an elegant dish.
Mixed Beans with Peanuts, Ginger, and Lime
This light and bright dish from Bon Appétit is the ultimate summer side! Whatever fresh beans are at your local farmers market will be the perfect mix with the fragrant and citrusy sauce.
Tomato and Wax-Bean Salad with Olive-Oil Croutons
Who said salad had to have leafy greens? Martha Stewart definitely didn’t! While making your own croutons at home is added work, it’s well worth the effort and adds so much nuance to this dish with crisp-tender beans and tomatoes.
Fava Bean and Greens Pasta
This vibrant and verdant pasta from Scaling Back is perfect if you’re craving noodles in this warmer weather, but don’t want the heaviness. Full of peppery herbs and buttery fava beans, you can get almost everything you need for this dish from your farmer’s market.
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