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Yellow Wax Beans

Add their sunny color, excellent taste and crisp texture to stir-fries, soups, stews and casseroles. Steam, braise, bake, or sauté. Cook and chill colorful yellow wax beans for a tasty addition to a variety of salads or enjoy simply as a snack. Sauté gently in olive oil; add favorite veggies and onion; sprinkle with seasonings for a healthy side dish. Top hot steamed yellow wax beans with butter to bring out their naturally good light and mellow flavor. Whatever cooking method is chosen, cook fresh beans as little as possible to maintain texture.

We had another opportunity this week to enjoy young tender and crisp yellow wax beans. They can be used like any green bean. Clean and cut or snap off the little top, steam or boil for 8 to 12 minutes & top with butter or olive oil, for fun you can add a grated cheese. Or chop into small pieces and sauté in a little olive oil starting with onion, garlic and veggies like red cabbage & zucchini, add beans last.