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Harvesting Beans

August 23rd, 2009

Remember those pole beans I planted in June? I’m harvesting them now. The Dragon Tongue beans are quite lovely and the Kentucky Wonder Pole beans are quite tasty.
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In the winter I like my green beans with bacon, onions, and garlic cooked till their soft, but in the summer fresh beans need only a little steaming and a drizzle of olive oil.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy green beans?

14 Comments to “Harvesting Beans”
  1. kristin on August 23, 2009 at 7:29 am

    Roasted, with olive oil and garlic. Yum. Thankfully, the stupid rabbit that was eating all of my green beans has either found something else to nibble on or (more likely) my hit dogs took him out, so my green beans have staged a comeback. It doesn’t compensate for the loss of the tomatoes, but at least it’s something.
    .-= kristin´s last blog ..Warning: Strong Language Ahead =-.

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  2. Mangochild on August 23, 2009 at 7:40 am

    As simply as possible is often my answer. I love them just raw. But quick roasts (or this year, ventures into grilling) is good for bringing out the flavors, and its fun to do a dish of mixed beans so that the contrasts become more clear. Cranberry beans and flat broad beans are current favs.
    .-= Mangochild´s last blog ..Saturday “Pickings” Report: August 22, 2009 =-.

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  3. Daphne on August 23, 2009 at 8:41 am

    I just steam them then eat them. Nothing added. In the winter I use them in soups, but in the summer they are just plain.
    .-= Daphne´s last blog ..The Forgotten =-.

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  4. Frugal Trenches on August 23, 2009 at 9:51 am

    Oh they look delicious! I like mine sprinkled with feta and a little bit of homemade olive oil & balsamic vinegar dressing or a lemon one! Yummy!
    .-= Frugal Trenches´s last blog ..Reclaiming Simple Sabbath Sundays =-.

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  5. pam on August 23, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    Roasted with olive oil and salt and pepper, or pickled!
    .-= pam´s last blog ..I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti =-.

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  6. Lisa@The Cutting Edge of Oridinary on August 23, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    We have been harvesting beans by the bucket fulls! Our favorite way to eat them is lightly steamed, then sauteed in some olive oil with some minced garlic and a dah of salt.

    Next year I’m hoping to grow sugar snap peas too!

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    • Susy on August 23, 2009 at 10:16 pm

      I love steamed sugar snap peas!

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  7. Dan on August 23, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    I’m growing dragon tongues this year, such an excellent tasting bean. My poles have just started to produce as well. It has been a long wait this year. I like my beans cooked with a little snap with butter and S&P. I like fresh beans about as much a sweet corn.
    .-= Dan´s last blog ..Garden Meals =-.

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  8. KitsapFG on August 24, 2009 at 12:17 am

    Most of the time we like them just steamed until tender – then served with some butter and a sprinkle of salt. They go into all sorts of other dishes though – stir fries, soups, casseroles, etc. Such a versatile vegetable.

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  9. the inadvertent farmer on August 24, 2009 at 12:41 am

    Roasted with baby potatoes, olive oil, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper…oh my is this good! Kim
    .-= the inadvertent farmer´s last blog ..The High Cost of our Cheap Food… =-.

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    • Susy on August 24, 2009 at 9:58 am

      MMMM, that sounds tasty!

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  10. warren on August 24, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    Oh yum! We just throw a bit of bacon in the pot and go for it! I loves me some green beans!
    .-= warren´s last blog ..Ever hula-hoop on a hillside? =-.

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  11. Lynn on August 27, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    I too, like my green beans with bacon, onion and garlic. I also add in a fresh tomato. Delicious!

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  12. Eve Martel on August 29, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    I like to eat them Poutine style, with cheese and a cream sauce.

    Like this!
    http://brickandplastic.blogspot.com/2009/08/yellow-bean-poutine.html
    .-= Eve Martel´s last blog ..Friday, August 28th =-.

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