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Blue Lake Beans

Inventory, 25 lbs : 23.19
This item was last sold on : 10/18/20

• 80 Featured Restaurants

• 41 Recipe Ideas

• 13 Sharess

Description/Taste

Blue Lake beans have a dark green, cylindrical, stringless, firm, and plump pod. The pod contains tiny pale green to white edible seeds. The bean's flavor is distinctively mild, subtly grassy and sweet, with a crisp-tender texture. Blue Lake beans produce an abundant crop of pods that can reach 6 to 7 inches in length.

Seasons/Availability

Blue Lake beans are available year-round.

Current Facts

Blue Lake beans are a bush type snap bean that was developed from the Blue Lake Pole bean. Since the mid-20th century, the Blue Lake bean has been considered the benchmark standard of green beans. Despite its origins as a canning bean, through continued development, it has evolved into a gourmet bean variety. Within the late 20th century, the Blue Lake bean had surpassed the Kentucky Wonder to be recognized as the premier gourmet bean. The signature Blue Lake bean is known in seed catalogs as Blue Lake 274 - the cultivar that made the Blue Lake bean famous.

Applications

Blue Lake beans are a mild and versatile vegetable. They can be served whole or sliced in both cooked and raw preparations. Add whole or halved to salads, saute or steam with other vegetables or chop and mix into quiche, curry and casseroles. Blue lake beans are also perfect for quick pickling or canning. Their flavor pairs well with fresh herbs, citrus, nuts, raisins, hard cheeses, lemon, tomatoes and summer squash.

Geography/History

Blue Lake beans received their given name as they were originally cultivated in the early part of the 20th century in the Blue Lake District near Ukiah, California. They were brought to Oregon in 1923 where they were extensively researched, resulting in the development of the new string-less bean varieties. The first commercial stringless Blue Lake bean variety was developed by Asgrow Company in 1962. There are dozens of hybrids and sub-varieties that represent the original Blue Lake bean with better yields, disease resistance and adaptability to multiple climates. One Blue Lake bush bean plant can provide multiple harvests over an entire growing season.

Featured Restaurants

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

Scuderie Italia	San Diego CA	858-352-6912
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Orens Fine Foods	San Diego CA	510-910-2298
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	619-236-1299
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Project Wildlife	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-239-6900
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-232-9840
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Tender Greens-Mission Valley	San Diego CA	310-954-1415
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585

the other 60...

Hapi Fish Restaurant	Encinitas CA	760-452-7245
The Coal Bunker	Fallbrook CA	619-218-4102
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
Leroy's Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Ballast Point Brewing - Miramar Brewery	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
West Brew	Del Mar CA	858-412-4364
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5737
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
San Diego Somm	Palm Desert CA	858-705-4826
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Hane	San Diego CA	619-260-1411
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Chart House Restaurant Cardiff	Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA	760-436-4044
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
Tender Greens-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-226-6254
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Sushi Kami	San Diego CA	858-451-7799
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	619-291-1220
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Kappa Sushi	San Diego CA	858-566-3388
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	760-707-8108

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Blue Lake Beans. One

is easiest, three is harder.

An Italian in My Kitchen		Simple Italian Green Bean Toss
The Gracious Wife		Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans
Sally's Baking Addiction		Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
Fork Knife Swoon		Skillet Green Beans with Blue Cheese
The Real Food Dietitians		Chicken Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Bake
Baking Beauty		Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
From A Chef's Kitchen		Roasted Green Beans with Tomato Caper Relish
Buona Pappa		Green Beans, Chicken & Avocado Baby Food
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Mostly Homemade Mom		Garlic Roasted Green Beans au Gratin

the other 31...

Low Carb Yum		Oven Fried Green Beans
Evolving Table		15 Minute Green Beans with Vinegar
An Affair From the Heart		Potato, Green Bean & Bacon Soup
Sweet C's Designs		Garlic Chinese Style Green Beans
Joyful Healthy Eats		Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries with Creamy Sriracha Sauce
Easy Toddler Meals		Green Bean Fries
Foods from Africa		African Garden Egg Curry
She Wears Many Hats		Garlic Lemon Green Beans
Chelsea's Messy Apron		One Pan Healthy Sausage and Veggies
Peas and Crayons		Greek Green Bean Salad
The Stay at Home Chef		How To Cook the Best Green Beans Ever
Rachel Cooks		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil
eCurry		Green Beans, Tomatoes and Almonds with Sumac
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Green Bean Salad with Grainy Dijon Shallot Vinaigrette
Barefeet in the Kitchen		Sriracha Honey Roasted Green Beans
Delish Knowledge		Lentil Nicoise Salad
Spend With Pennies		Bacon Green Bean Bundles
Little Broken		Baked Fish and Vegetables in Foil with Chimichurri Sauce
Foodie Crush		Pickled Green Beans
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Tamari Green Beans Stir-Fry
Life Made Sweeter		Roasted Green Beans with Garlic and Balsamic
From A Chef's Kitchen		Green Minestrone with Radish Greens Pesto
The Wanderlust Kitchen		Oven Roasted Green Beans
Today's Creative Life		Chinese Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry
Garlic & Zest		Orange-Dijon Haricots Verts with Crispy Shallots
Skinny Miss		Pasta with Green Beans and Pesto
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Rosemary
The Speckled Palate		Green Bean Bacon Bundles
Sweet Phi		Quick Pickled Vegetables
Basil & Bubbly		Garlic Ginger Green Beens
From A Chef's Kitchen		Lasagna with Pesto Green Beans and Potatoes

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 131 days ago, 6/10/20
Sharer's comments : Gorgeous blue lake beans from Fresno Evergreen

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tamai Family Farms
1-805-240-6306

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 152 days ago, 5/20/20
Sharer's comments : Blue Lakes are now in Season from Tamai Family Farms

Specialty Produce

Tamai Family Farms
1-805-240-6306

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 153 days ago, 5/19/20
Sharer's comments : Fresh Young Blue Lake Beans from Gloria Tamai Family Farms. Come down to Specialty Produce to get the first pick of the season!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 467 days ago, 7/10/19
Sharer's comments : Young and beautiful blue lake Beans from Gloria Tamai!

Pacific Ranch Market

Pacific Ranch Market
7540 E Chapman Ave Orange CA 92869
714-639-9792

Near Villa Park, California, United States
About 477 days ago, 6/30/19

Specialty Produce

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 495 days ago, 6/12/19
Sharer's comments : Bean Season is happening!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

John Her Produce
559-313-6676

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 516 days ago, 5/22/19
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Green Beans from Her Produce!

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 534 days ago, 5/04/19
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Green Beans from Kong Thao

Poway Farmers Market

Yasukochi Family Farms
Oceanside CA
760-801-6627

Near Poway, California, United States
About 548 days ago, 4/20/19

Carnival Supermarket

Carnival Supermarket
1750 E 8th Street, National City, Ca, 91950
619-474-5444
www.carnivalmarket.com

Near National City, California, United States
About 591 days ago, 3/08/19
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Carnival Supermarket.

Lazy Acres Natural Market

Lazy Acres Mission Hills
422 W Washington st. San Diego 92103
619-272-4288
www.lazyacres.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 603 days ago, 2/24/19
Sharer's comments : Fresh!

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st. SD, CA
619-295-3172

www.specialtyproduce.cim

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 667 days ago, 12/22/18

Hillcrest Farmers Market

Rodney Kwano Farms
4791 Claire Drive, Oceanside 92057
619-917-7540

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 680 days ago, 12/09/18
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market.