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Yellow Wax Beans

Inventory, 10 lbs : 1.21
This item was last sold on : 01/25/21

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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.

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.

Nutritional Value

One cup of Wax beans contain about 40 calories. Most of the calories from yellow wax beans' comes from carbohydrates. Also present in a one cup serving are 4.0 grams of dietary fiber, 4.0 grams of sugars and 2.0 grams of protein.

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.

Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	858-531-8677
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-788-8570
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Orens Fine Foods	San Diego CA	510-910-2298

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Yellow Wax Beans. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Inspiralized		Quick Pickled Beets and Yellow Beans with Feta and Chives
The Nourishing Gourmet		Garlic Yellow or Green Beans
E.A.T.		Hungarian Yellow Wax Bean Soup
Amateur Gourmet		Pickled Yellow Wax Beans
The Kitchn		Miso Potato Salad with Yellow Wax Beans
Tasty Kitchen		Indian-Spiced Yellow Wax Beans with Black Quinoa
The Wimpy Vegetarian		Summer Vegetable & Farro Soup
Hungarian Tidbits		Hungarian Yellow â€œGreenâ€? Bean Soup
Love & Lemons		Green Bean & Purple Potato Salad
Salt and Pepper Skillet		Roasted Chanterelle & Yellow Wax Bean Salad

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