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Blue Lake Beans

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This item was last sold on : 06/06/23

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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.

Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Catering By Felicia G.	San Diego CA	619-742-4747
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-232-9840
Jo's Mission Hills Diner	San Diego CA	619-417-3801
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Mavericks Beach Club	San Diego CA	858-999-0348
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
The Kitchen at MCASD	La Jolla CA	619-894-2051
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619 295 7275
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
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Il Sogno Italiano	San Diego CA	619-380-2652
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Harney Sushi Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-967-1820
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Searcher Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-861-4640
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Hornblower Cruises	San Diego CA	619-686-8733
Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-431-5323
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
My Five Star Chef	La Jolla CA	619-890-1159
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Il Giardino di Lilli	La Jolla CA	619-467-9897
Harmony Cuisine 2B1	San Diego CA	858-737-4777
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Pina (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	562-371-5919
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Sushi Kami	San Diego CA	858-451-7799
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Red O Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-291-8360
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK	La Jolla CA	858-459-0261
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
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Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Echale	Encinitas CA	303-210-2892
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Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Blue Lake Beans. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Low Carb Yum		Oven Fried Green Beans
The Gracious Wife		Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans
eCurry		Green Beans, Tomatoes and Almonds with Sumac
Buona Pappa		Green Beans, Chicken & Avocado Baby Food
Sweet C's Designs		Garlic Chinese Style Green Beans
Sweet Phi		Quick Pickled Vegetables
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Rosemary
Skinny Miss		Pasta with Green Beans and Pesto
Fat Free Vegan Kitchen		Maitake + Beech Mushrooms with Simmered Tofu on Rice
Garlic & Zest		Orange-Dijon Haricots Verts with Crispy Shallots

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Sally's Baking Addiction		Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
Spend With Pennies		Bacon Green Bean Bundles
Baby Foode		Apple, Green Beans & Broccoli Puree
Nutrition Stripped		Bright Balanced Spring Salad
The Speckled Palate		Green Bean Bacon Bundles
Little Broken		Baked Fish and Vegetables in Foil with Chimichurri Sauce
From A Chef's Kitchen		Lasagna with Pesto Green Beans and Potatoes
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Green Bean Salad with Grainy Dijon Shallot Vinaigrette
Today's Creative Life		Chinese Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry
From A Chef's Kitchen		Roasted Green Beans with Tomato Caper Relish
Foods from Africa		African Garden Egg Curry
Epicurious		Blue Lake Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme
Peas and Crayons		Greek Green Bean Salad
Rachel Cooks		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil
The Wanderlust Kitchen		Oven Roasted Green Beans
Foodie Crush		Pickled Green Beans
Life Made Sweeter		Roasted Green Beans with Garlic and Balsamic
Evolving Table		15 Minute Green Beans with Vinegar
An Affair From the Heart		Potato, Green Bean & Bacon Soup
An Italian in My Kitchen		Simple Italian Green Bean Toss
Delish Knowledge		Lentil Nicoise Salad
Fork Knife Swoon		Skillet Green Beans with Blue Cheese
Baking Beauty		Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
The Real Food Dietitians		Chicken Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Bake
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Joyful Healthy Eats		Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries with Creamy Sriracha Sauce
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Tamari Green Beans Stir-Fry
Basil & Bubbly		Garlic Ginger Green Beens
Mostly Homemade Mom		Garlic Roasted Green Beans au Gratin
Barefeet in the Kitchen		Sriracha Honey Roasted Green Beans
The Stay at Home Chef		How To Cook the Best Green Beans Ever
She Wears Many Hats		Garlic Lemon Green Beans

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Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 186 days ago, 12/03/22
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Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 242 days ago, 10/08/22
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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 255 days ago, 9/25/22
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Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 271 days ago, 9/10/22
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Yasukochi Family Farm
Oceanside, CA

Near Poway, California, United States
About 277 days ago, 9/03/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 347 days ago, 6/25/22
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Cabrals farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 361 days ago, 6/11/22

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Fresno Evergreen Farms
Fresno, CA
1-559-385-4959

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 385 days ago, 5/18/22

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Pinecrest Farmers' Market
11000 Red Road Pinecrest FL 33156
1-786-667-6992
https://greenmarketco-op.org

Near Pinecrest, Florida, United States
About 389 days ago, 5/15/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

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Fresno, Ca
559-313-6676

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 392 days ago, 5/11/22

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tamai Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 459 days ago, 3/05/22
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Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 479 days ago, 2/13/22
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans from Tamai Family Farms

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 500 days ago, 1/23/22
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Poway Farmers Market

Yasukochi Family Farm
Oceanside, CA

Near Poway, California, United States
About 501 days ago, 1/22/22

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About 528 days ago, 12/26/21
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