It is a common green vegetable, belonging to one of leguminous plants, and usually grows and harvests in summer. Green beans are rich in nutrition and delicious, and are one of the common ingredients in many countries.

I. Origin

Mung bean originated in South America and was introduced to Europe in16th century. After years of cultivation and improvement, they have become one of the important vegetables in many countries. Green beans have a short growth period, are suitable for summer growth and harvest, and are easy to cultivate, so they are popular.

Second, the characteristics

1. The appearance of green beans is light green, and the pod length is about 5~ 10 cm. Usually peel off the pods and eat only the beans inside. Green beans are crisp and tender, sweet and slightly bitter, and are very healthy food.

2. When cooking green beans, you need to remove the thin skin on the surface first, and then put it in boiling water to cook, usually adding other vegetables or meat to cook together.

Third, the nutritional value

Green beans are rich in protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, manganese and other nutrients, which are helpful to improve human immunity, maintain cardiovascular health and regulate blood sugar levels. In addition, green beans are low-calorie vegetables and are suitable for maintaining a healthy weight.

Fourth, related recipes

1, green beans can be cooked with other vegetables or meat to make various delicious dishes. The following are some common green beans recipes: stir-fried green beans-you can stir-fry them with minced garlic, ginger slices and other seasonings to keep their original flavor.

2, ham and mung bean scrambled eggs-mix mung beans, ham and eggs for cooking, which is rich in flavor; Stewed rice with green beans-stew green beans, carrots and rice together so that rice can absorb the nutrition of green beans.

Generally speaking, green beans are a very healthy and nutritious vegetable, which tastes fragrant and delicious and is suitable for eating in summer. It can be used as a main course or as a side dish, and the preparation method is simple, so it is one of the indispensable ingredients in family cooking.