What is French Beans?
French beans are a type of green bean, but long and thin, unlike the American variety. They are green with stemmed ends that must be pinched off before cooking and eating. The green bean is crunchy and soft at the same time, unless overcooked. They have a fibrous string down their side that can be tough when too mature. The flavor is mild and vegetal. The quickest way to cook French beans is to steam or boil them.