Origin: Murcia. Green beans are a vegetable on the outside, but a legume on the inside. It is an annual herbaceous plant and a climbing type that grows by means of guides on walls. The seeds can be consumed fresh or dried. Its color is more or less light green, although there are also some yellow varieties. Its taste is mild and somewhat sweet. Properties and benefits: Green beans contain the following vitamins: A, C, B1, B3, B6, B2. They are composed of 90% water and the rest are carbohydrates and proteins. They also contain other minerals such as Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Chromium, and Iodine. The soluble fiber it contains helps control blood sugar levels, and the fiber can also help control cholesterol by aiding in its elimination. Its high potassium content and low sodium content help with fluid elimination. It is a food that prevents oxidative stress. It is also recommended for maintaining strong bones due to the presence of silicon. It has antioxidants thanks to vitamin C, which is also good for our immune system and intestinal transit. Its diuretic and purifying properties make it an ally in weight loss diets. Nutritional value per 100g: Calories 36.42 Carbohydrates 4.2 Proteins 2.38 Fiber 2.4 Fats 0.58 Storage and tips: It is recommended to place green beans in a perforated plastic bag and keep them in the least cold part of the refrigerator, this way they can be preserved for five to ten days. If they are going to be frozen, they should be blanched beforehand for about three minutes. To preserve the health benefits of its phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals to the maximum, steaming for 5 minutes will be sufficient. Steaming for 5 minutes is recommended. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: Green beans have multiple uses in the kitchen, they are an easy vegetable to prepare, just wash and trim the ends, and boil them to enjoy them by adding a boiled potato and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. But if you want to give them a different touch, you can dress them with pesto and pine nuts. In summer, preparing a "campera" salad with green beans as the star ingredient will save you in more than one predicament. To prepare this "campera" salad, you will need boiled eggs, about three, tuna, onion, black and green olives, boiled potatoes, and green beans. You will have a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish.