Pairings: Royal burgandy beans can be eaten raw or steamed, boiled, baked, or sautéed. Beans are a great side dish or can be used in casseroles or stir-fries.

Nutrition: Adults should consume 2.5-3 cups of vegetables per day according to the USDA MyPlate recommendations.  Green beans contain vitamin C and potassium.

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Green Bean Recipes

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• 3/4 cup pecans
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 pounds royal burgandy beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1. Heat oven to 400º F. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool, then roughly chop.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the beans and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
4. Add the beans and pecans and toss to combine.

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• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 8 bacon slices
• 1 pound thin fresh purple beans, trimmed and cut in half
• 1 (8-oz.) package penne pasta
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups seedless red grapes, cut in half
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• Salt to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 350° for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon.
3. Cook beans in boiling salted water to cover 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process.
4. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
5. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; add pecans, beans, pasta, grapes, and onion, stirring to coat. Season with salt to taste.
6. Cover and chill 3 hours; stir in bacon just before serving.

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• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 6 thick bacon slices
• 1/2 cup torn fresh dill
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon firmly packed lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
• 1 medium-size Red Delicious apple
• 2 (8 1/2-oz.) French bread baguettes, cut in half horizontally
• 4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, thinly sliced
• Wax paper

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Toss green beans with 2 tsp. olive oil, pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Place beans in a single layer in a jelly-roll pan, and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and chill 10 minutes.
2. Arrange bacon in a single layer in jelly-roll pan. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
3. Whisk together dill, next 4 ingredients, 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt. Let stand 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cut apple into thin slices, and toss with remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice.
5. Spoon vinaigrette onto top halves of baguettes. Layer beans, bacon, apple, and cheese on bottom halves. Cover with top halves of baguettes; wrap tightly in wax paper. Chill up to 2 hours. Slice sandwiches before serving.

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• 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 pounds peeled, medium-size raw shrimp
• Basil Vinaigrette, divided
• 6 cooked bacon slices, crumbled
• 1 1/3 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup chopped roasted, salted almonds
• Cornbread (optional)

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain, pat dry, and place in a large bowl.
3. Combine shrimp and 3/4 cup Basil Vinaigrette in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and chill 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
4. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skewers; toss with green beans, bacon, Parmesan cheese, almonds, and remaining 3/4 cup Basil Vinaigrette.
5. Serve over hot cornbread, if desired.

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