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Blue Lake Beans

Inventory, 25 lbs : 8.94
This item was last sold on : 04/13/21

• 79 Featured Restaurants

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Description/Taste

Blue Lake beans are slender, elongated pods, averaging 14 to 18 centimeters in length, and are generally straight, tapering slightly to pointed ends. The green pods are smooth, plump, firm, and stringless, encasing tiny pale green to white edible seeds. Blue Lake beans also have a crisp, succulent, and crunchy, snap-like consistency when raw with a fresh, green flavor. When cooked, the pods soften, developing a milder flavor with grassy, vegetal, and sweet undertones. It is important to note that Blue Lake beans can be found in both pole and bush varieties, and each type may differ in appearance and flavor. Pole Blue Lake beans will develop from vining plants that will reach 2 meters in height, while bush varieties will grow to approximately 45 centimeters in height.

Seasons/Availability

Blue Lake beans are available year-round.

Current Facts

Blue Lake beans, botanically classified as Phaseolus vulgaris ‘Blue Lake,’ are snap green beans belonging to the Fabaceae family. Blue Lake beans were named after the Blue Lake District in California, where the beans were first created, and are some of the most popular varieties in the United States. There are many different varieties of Blue Lake beans that have been selectively bred over time, and in modern-day seed catalogs, there are both bush and pole Blue Lake cultivars. The first Blue Lake beans developed in the early 20th century were primarily used for canning, but as breeding advancements were made, growing fibreless, crisp beans, Blue Lake beans became a favorite variety for fresh consumption. Blue Lake beans are regarded by gardeners to be one of the most flavorful green beans and are valued for their prolific nature. Among the many different cultivars, the signature Blue Lake bean variety is known in seed catalogs as Blue Lake 274.

Nutritional Value

Blue Lake beans are a good source of vitamin K to assist in faster wound healing, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system while reducing inflammation, fiber to stimulate the digestive tract, and vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning. The beans also contain potassium to balance fluid levels within the body and lower amounts of manganese, calcium, phosphorus, copper, and iron.

Applications

Blue Lake beans have a mild, fresh grassy flavor well suited for both raw and cooked applications such as steaming, sautéing, roasting, and stir-frying. The beans can be served whole, halved, or sliced and tossed into green salads, mixed into grain bowls, or simmered into curries, soups, and stews. Blue Lake beans can also be steamed or roasted and served as a side dish, stir-fried with other vegetables, incorporated into quiches, or cooked into creamy casseroles. In addition to fresh preparations, Blue Lake beans are popularly used in quick pickling recipes and canning. Blue Lake beans pair well with fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, tarragon, and basil, citrus, nuts, including walnuts, almonds, and pine nuts, raisins, cheeses such as cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda, tomatoes, mushrooms, potatoes, and summer squash. Unwashed, raw Blue Lake beans will keep up to 7 days when stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer. Cooked green beans will keep 3 to 5 days when stored in the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Blue Lake beans are one of the featured varieties showcased at the annual Green Bean Festival in Blairsville, Georgia. The celebration was established in the early 21st century in an effort to increase tourism, promote sustainable living between local farms and consumers, and create an educational event for both residents and visitors. Much of the festival occurs at the Union County farmers market, where vendors sell homemade baked items, canned goods, and fresh produce, including Blue Lake beans, while live bands contribute to a lively atmosphere. There is also a 5K run, beauty pageant, and green bean pizza-eating contest held throughout the weekend. One of the most interesting features of the festival is the community cannery located beside the festival grounds. The cannery was remodeled from a privately owned business to a community space where Blairsville residents can book appointments and bring their food items to safely can. Blue Lake beans are a popular canning variety and are often sold canned during the Green Bean Festival.

Geography/History

Blue Lake beans are descendants of ancient bean varieties that were originally native to Peru and were spread across the Americas through migrating peoples. Beans were cultivated in Native American tribes throughout North America, grown in the traditional crop system known as the three sisters, and many different bean varieties were created over time with improved characteristics. The first Blue Lake beans were produced in the early 1900s in the Blue Lake area near Ukiah, California. The original Blue Lake beans were slightly stringy but were the primary variety used for the canning industry. In 1923, the variety was brought to Oregon, where they were extensively researched and trialed for fresh use. Oregon breeders eventually developed new stringless Blue Lake bean varieties, and by 1952, there were over 10,000 acres dedicated to green beans in the state. The first commercial stringless Blue Lake bean variety was developed by the Asgrow Company in 1962, and in 1964, the Blue Lake 274 cultivar was released, one of the most popular Blue Lake beans in the modern-day. Today there are dozens of hybrids and sub-varieties that represent the original Blue Lake bean with better yields, disease resistance, and adaptability to various climates. Blue Lake beans are commercially produced through specialty growers and are sold through supermarkets and farmer’s markets. The beans are also a famous home garden variety in the United States and Australia, and the seeds are sold through online retailers worldwide.

Featured Restaurants

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

Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-232-9840
Red O Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-291-8360
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
St. Paul's Senior Services	San Diego CA	619-806-2076
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Hapi Fish Restaurant	Encinitas CA	760-452-7245

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Raki Raki (Little Italy)	San Diego CA	858-302-6405
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Eco Catering Grill	San Diego CA	619-997-8792
Paradise Point Resort Tidal	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Soulshine	San Diego CA	858-886-7252
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Chef de Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-248-0538
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Hotel Del ENO Produce	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Sushi Kami	San Diego CA	858-451-7799
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5737
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
Starlite Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-358-9766
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-788-8570
Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Tender Greens-Mission Valley	San Diego CA	310-954-1415
Mission Ave Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-717-5899
The Trails	San Diego CA	619-581-5331
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Landinis Pizzeria	San Diego CA	619-238-3502
Kensington Cafe	San Diego CA	619-684-0044
Orens Fine Foods	San Diego CA	510-910-2298
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Pour House	Oceanside CA	760-730-5944
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
The Coal Bunker	Fallbrook CA	619-218-4102
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Blue Lake Beans. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Gracious Wife		Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans
From A Chef's Kitchen		Lasagna with Pesto Green Beans and Potatoes
Barefeet in the Kitchen		Sriracha Honey Roasted Green Beans
Spend With Pennies		Bacon Green Bean Bundles
The Wanderlust Kitchen		Oven Roasted Green Beans
eCurry		Green Beans, Tomatoes and Almonds with Sumac
Garlic & Zest		Orange-Dijon Haricots Verts with Crispy Shallots
Foodie Crush		Pickled Green Beans
Evolving Table		15 Minute Green Beans with Vinegar
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots

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Sprinkles and Sprouts		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Rosemary
Life Made Sweeter		Roasted Green Beans with Garlic and Balsamic
Foods from Africa		African Garden Egg Curry
Rachel Cooks		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Green Bean Salad with Grainy Dijon Shallot Vinaigrette
Today's Creative Life		Chinese Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry
Sweet C's Designs		Garlic Chinese Style Green Beans
Epicurious		Blue Lake Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme
Buona Pappa		Green Beans, Chicken & Avocado Baby Food
Basil & Bubbly		Garlic Ginger Green Beens
Fat Free Vegan Kitchen		Maitake + Beech Mushrooms with Simmered Tofu on Rice
Chelsea's Messy Apron		One Pan Healthy Sausage and Veggies
Joyful Healthy Eats		Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries with Creamy Sriracha Sauce
Baking Beauty		Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
An Italian in My Kitchen		Simple Italian Green Bean Toss
Mostly Homemade Mom		Garlic Roasted Green Beans au Gratin
Sweet Phi		Quick Pickled Vegetables
Sally's Baking Addiction		Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
Low Carb Yum		Oven Fried Green Beans
The Stay at Home Chef		How To Cook the Best Green Beans Ever
Little Broken		Baked Fish and Vegetables in Foil with Chimichurri Sauce
Skinny Miss		Pasta with Green Beans and Pesto
An Affair From the Heart		Potato, Green Bean & Bacon Soup
From A Chef's Kitchen		Roasted Green Beans with Tomato Caper Relish
Peas and Crayons		Greek Green Bean Salad
The Speckled Palate		Green Bean Bacon Bundles
Fork Knife Swoon		Skillet Green Beans with Blue Cheese
Delish Knowledge		Lentil Nicoise Salad
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Tamari Green Beans Stir-Fry
The Real Food Dietitians		Chicken Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Bake
She Wears Many Hats		Garlic Lemon Green Beans

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 308 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 329 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 330 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 644 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 654 days ago, 6/30/19

Specialty Produce

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 672 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 693 days ago, 5/22/19
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Green Beans from Her Produce!

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 711 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 725 days ago, 4/20/19