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Blue Lake Beans

Inventory, 25 lbs : 11.39
This item was last sold on : 07/22/19

• 134 Featured Restaurants

• 40 Recipe Ideas

• 16 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.

The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-232-9840
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Seasons of La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-456-8619
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Monarch School	San Diego CA	619-651-6604
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
Jensens Finest Foods - Deli	San Diego CA	619-550-2097
Crab Catcher La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-454-9587
My Yard Live	San Marcos CA	619-339-1686
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Doubletree Hotel Circle	San Diego CA	619-881-6900
Catering By Felicia G.	San Diego CA	619-742-4747
Come On In Cafe High Bluff	San Diego CA	858-350-5538
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Come On In Paseo	San Diego CA	858-523-0221
Monteferante Foods	San Marcos CA	310-740-0194
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718

the other 114...

Fish Market Downtown	San Diego CA	619-232-3474
Searsucker Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-5700
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Royale	San Diego CA	512-230-9524
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-443-9192
The Land & Water Company	Carlsbad CA	760-729-5263
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Tommy V's	Carlsbad CA	760-602-1949
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	858-530-1885
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	619-236-1299
Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019	Oceanside CA	760-967-1820
10 Barrel Brewing	San Diego CA	619-886-2743
Hapi Fish Restaurant	Encinitas CA	760-452-7245
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	6192970235
Eco Caters Organics	San Diego CA	619-997-8792
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Bankers Hill Bar	San Diego CA	619-231-0222
SIE Culinary Management	San Diego CA	858-964-8677
Sirens Restaurant and Bar	San Diego CA	619-646-5238
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Fools and Kings	San Diego CA	619-578-2542
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	619-281-4014
Supannee House of Thai	San Diego CA	619-795-8424
Ebisu Sushi Bar	San Diego CA	619-297-3119
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
Berry Good Food Foundation	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Nutmeg Café & Bakery	San Diego CA	858-405-2401
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Saska's Steak & Seafood	San Diego CA	858-488-7311
Vineyard Gourmet Catering	Temecula CA	951-858-1585
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
St. Paul's Villa	San Diego CA	619-232-2996
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Maretalia Ristorante	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Hane	San Diego CA	619-260-1411
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Sushi Kami	San Diego CA	858-451-7799
Parakeet café	La Jolla CA	619-578-1040
Brasserie	San Diego CA	858-450-9576
Tiger Tiger	San Diego CA	619-764-5475
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Capri Blu	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	619-990-0158
InterContinental San Diego	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Backyard Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Eddie V's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500
True Food-Fashion Valley	San Diego CA	619-810-2929
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Fireside by The Patio	San Diego CA	858-270-9900
Arrowood Golf Course	Oceanside CA	760-967-8400
Pacific Cafe & Catering	San Diego CA	858-350-2700
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
Commander Naval Air Force	San Diego CA	619-556-1011
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Waypoint Public	San Diego CA	619-255-8778
Word of Mouth Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-705-3752
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-458-9929
Huynh Le	San Diego CA	858-254-1504
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
Decoy Dockside Restaurant	San Marcos CA	760-653-3230
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Parakeet Cafe Del Mar	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Churchill's Pub and Grille	San Marcos CA	760-471-8773
Newtopia Cyder	San Diego CA	619-414-9971
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Dublin Square	San Diego CA	619-239-5818
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Project Wildlife	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-238-9880
The Florence	San Diego CA	858-433-1545
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Blue Lake Beans. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Evolving Table		15 Minute Green Beans with Vinegar
From A Chef's Kitchen		Roasted Green Beans with Tomato Caper Relish
Little Broken		Baked Fish and Vegetables in Foil with Chimichurri Sauce
Sweet C's Designs		Garlic Chinese Style Green Beans
From A Chef's Kitchen		Green Minestrone with Radish Greens Pesto
Today's Creative Life		Chinese Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry
Rachel Cooks		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil
Baking Beauty		Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
Life Made Sweeter		Roasted Green Beans with Garlic and Balsamic
Delish Knowledge		Lentil Nicoise Salad

the other 30...

Sweet Phi		Quick Pickled Vegetables
Easy Toddler Meals		Green Bean Fries
The Wanderlust Kitchen		Oven Roasted Green Beans
Buona Pappa		Green Beans, Chicken & Avocado Baby Food
Spend With Pennies		Bacon Green Bean Bundles
From A Chef's Kitchen		Lasagna with Pesto Green Beans and Potatoes
Sally's Baking Addiction		Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
The Gracious Wife		Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans
Mostly Homemade Mom		Garlic Roasted Green Beans au Gratin
An Italian in My Kitchen		Simple Italian Green Bean Toss
The Stay at Home Chef		How To Cook the Best Green Beans Ever
Garlic & Zest		Orange-Dijon Haricots Verts with Crispy Shallots
Basil & Bubbly		Garlic Ginger Green Beens
The Real Food Dietitians		Chicken Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Bake
Foodie Crush		Pickled Green Beans
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Rosemary
Peas and Crayons		Greek Green Bean Salad
Low Carb Yum		Oven Fried Green Beans
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Barefeet in the Kitchen		Sriracha Honey Roasted Green Beans
Joyful Healthy Eats		Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries with Creamy Sriracha Sauce
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Green Bean Salad with Grainy Dijon Shallot Vinaigrette
The Speckled Palate		Green Bean Bacon Bundles
An Affair From the Heart		Potato, Green Bean & Bacon Soup
Skinny Miss		Pasta with Green Beans and Pesto
Fork Knife Swoon		Skillet Green Beans with Blue Cheese
She Wears Many Hats		Garlic Lemon Green Beans
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Tamari Green Beans Stir-Fry
Chelsea's Messy Apron		One Pan Healthy Sausage and Veggies
eCurry		Green Beans, Tomatoes and Almonds with Sumac

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 13 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 23 days ago, 6/30/19

Specialty Produce

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 41 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 62 days ago, 5/22/19
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Green Beans from Her Produce!

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 80 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 94 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 137 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 149 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 213 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 226 days ago, 12/09/18
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market.

Sawyer County Fair Wisconsin, United States
About 331 days ago, 8/26/18
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Sawyer County Fair .

Vista Farmers Market

Hamlow Ranches
PO Box 898, Denair 95316
209-664-1447

Near Vista, California, United States
About 409 days ago, 6/09/18
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Vista Farmers Market.

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Tamai Family Farms
Oxnard, Ca
805-907-1706

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 416 days ago, 6/02/18
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market.

Rancho Penasquitos Farmers Market

Antonio & Guillermo Farm
951-454-6476

Near 4S Ranch Pkwy S & Rancho Bernardo Rd, California, United States
About 423 days ago, 5/26/18
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Rancho Penasquitos Farmers Market.

Vista Farmers Market

Hamlow Ranches
PO Box 898, Denair 95316

Near Vista, California, United States
About 430 days ago, 5/19/18
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Vista Farmers Market.

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 610 days ago, 11/20/17
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Specialty Produce.