Frozen Wax Beans

part of: Wax Bean

Frozen wax beans — the pale yellow cousin of green beans — have a mild, slightly buttery flavour and a tender-crisp texture when cooked. They’re interchangeable with green beans in most recipes and add a splash of colour to mixed vegetable dishes.

They’re excellent steamed or sautéed as a side, tossed into casseroles, or added to soups and stews. Their delicate flavour pairs well with butter, garlic, almonds, and lemon.

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How it's made

Wax beans are harvested, washed, trimmed, and sorted. They may be left whole or cut into pieces, then blanched briefly and blast-frozen to preserve their colour and snap.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Energy 33kcal
Protein 1.8g
Carbs 4.8g
Fat 0.2g
Fibre 2.8g Sugar 2.2g
Mass Distribution

1 package (10 oz) is about 284 g — roughly 90 kcal of this.

What it costs the planet (per kilo)

Carbon 0.69kg
Freshwater 1.2L
Land 90.3m²

Where it comes from

In the kitchen

Used as

steamed vegetable side

Goes well with
butter garlic lemon dill onion
Classic dishes
  • Buttered Wax Beans
  • Three-Bean Salad
  • Summer Vegetable Medley

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition data from

USDA

How it was calculated

SR Legacy

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Where to next

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