Green Beans are a vegetable that are abundant and delicious if you know how to cook with them! These versatile veggies can stand alone as a side dish or be incorporated into main courses easily. Below is a little bit more information to help you feel confident cooking with them!

Here’s how to snap your fresh bean pods before preparing them for a delicious snack or side dish:

• Rinse in cool water
• Pinch the edge and snap down the seam off the pod
• Repeat on opposite end to remove the tough fiber
• Discard the snapped off ends and enjoy!
  

What happens when the sun goes down?  Green bean harvest of course!  Let’s meet the farmer in the Texas Panhandle that grows green beans.

Have you had some greens today?  Green fruits and veggies are an excellent source of antioxidants.  You can create a tasty smoothie, fresh salad or snack with green leafy vegetables to increase your vitamin absorption.  Find out more on different flavors from a variety of leafy greens from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

Want to learn more about growing your own herbs? Check out the Aggie Horticulture ‘Easy Gardening Series’ here! This page has specifics on growing your own rosemary!