Are the unripe young fruit and protective pods of various cultivars of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris ). Green beans are known by many common names, including French beans, string beans, snap beans.
Green beans are eaten around the world, and are marketed canned, frozen, and fresh. Green beans are often steamed, boiled, stir-fried, or baked in casseroles. A dish with green beans popular throughout the United States, particularly at Thanksgiving, is green bean casserole, which consists of green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French fried onions.
