Yellow Wax Beans

Inventory, 10 lbs : 0
This item was last sold on : 05/17/13

Seasons/Availability

Yellow Wax Beans are available year round with a peak season ranging from mid Summer to early Fall.

Current Facts

Yellow Wax beans are a member of the Fabaceae family, along with common beans, pulses and peas. "Yellow Wax" is a given name to dozens of wax bush bean varieties that individually simply happen to have different shades of yellow in appearance and variance in waxiness depending on the cultivar. Yellow Wax beans are nearly identical to green beans in all aspects except for color. One of the most famous heritage Yellow Wax bean varieties is the Beurre De Rocquencourt Bush Wax Bean, named for the rich farming region, Rocquencourt, France. It is the single most responsible bean for catalysing the popularity of the Wax bean within the 20th century.

Description/Taste

Yellow Wax beans have a pale cornflower colored, stringless pod with a translucent yellow flesh that clings tightly to its petit lime green legumes inside its shell. The label "wax" may seem less inviting in its implications, as yellow bean varieties actually have either a matte or satin finish with nearly a faint hint of wax in their texture. Yellow Wax beans, ideally harvested young, are crisp, succulent and tender firm, with mellow grassy sweet and nutty flavors.

Applications

Yellow Wax beans can be utilized in the same fashion as French beans, classic green beans and purple beans. They do, however, stand out, compared to other beans, in salads and alongside several companion ingredients. Yellow Wax beans are incredible blanched in salads with a classic vinaigrette, indulged with rich sauces such as brown butter and bécahmel and they pair well with poached lobster, tuna, roasted pork belly, new potatoes, shallots and herbs such as Italian parsley, chervil and tarragon. Store fresh Yellow Wax beans in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Just prior to cooking, rinse and remove tips from stem end.

Geography/History

Yellow Wax beans' ancestors are native to Central and South America. Many yellow Wax bean varieties, though, were first introduced to their respective culinary regions from Algeria. The Algerian Wax bean is responsible for the development of several varieties of Wax beans from the 18th to the 20th Century. It is considered the oldest known cultivar still in production. The Yellow Wax beans' commercial exposure as a common garden vegetable is still growing as the green bean remains the most popular and perhaps obvious choice for both home growers and farmers.

Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Wyndham SD Bayside	San Diego CA	619-232-3861
The Bristol Hotel	San Diego CA	877-784-6835
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Toast Catering	san diego CA	858.208.9422
Delicia's	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-8000
USD	San Diego CA	619-260-8880
Cowboy Star	San Diego CA	619-450-5880
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Prepkitchen Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-247-0394
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Bertrand at Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	800 843 4661
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The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Donovan's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-450-6666
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393

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Barbarella	San Diego CA	858-454-7373
Crosby National Golf Club LLC	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-227-0172
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Herringbone	La Jolla CA	858-459-0221
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 ex 4
Donovan's Downtown	San Diego CA	619-237-9700
Crab Catcher La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-454-9587
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601

Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Yellow Wax Beans. One is easiest, three is harder.

The Kitchn		Miso Potato Salad with Yellow Wax Beans
Eating Club Vancouver		Yellow Wax Bean and English Peas Salad
Bobbi's Blog		French Beans and Vinaigrette
The Nourishing Gourmet		Green Garlic/ Yellow Beans
Fork in the Road		Wax Beans and Apple-Yuzu-Daikon Dressing with Pea Shoots
She Spills the Beans		Yellow Beans with a Chipotle Dressing
Cook Local		Spicy Yellow Beans with Mangalitsa Sausage
Talk of Tomatoes		Wax Beans and Bacon
Amateur Gourmet		Pickled Yellow Wax Beans

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