French beans, often called green beans, are a humble vegetable that many people overlook. They deserve more attention because they are low in calories and packed with fiber, vitamins A, C, and K. These nutrients support digestion, heart health, and glowing skin. Here are nine simple and nutritious ways to enjoy French beans at home. Each recipe is easy to follow and adds variety to your meals.
French Beans Stir-Fry
Heat butter in a pan and add garlic cloves. Toss the beans with diced onions, capsicum, soy sauce, and mild spices. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds for a quick side dish.
Beans & Potato Sabzi
This popular dry dish involves cooking diced potatoes and chopped beans in a kadhai. Use a tempering of mustard oil, garlic, cumin, and green chilli. Season with turmeric and salt. It pairs well with rice or roti.
French Bean Salad
Blanch the beans first, then mix them with cherry tomatoes and olives. Dress with an orange juice and honey vinaigrette. Serve chilled with sourdough bread on the side for a refreshing meal.
French Beans with Butter & Pepper
This classic method uses butter, garlic, and pepper to stir-fry tender beans until they are soft yet crunchy. Enjoy it alongside a warm soup for a comforting dish.
French Beans Poriyal
A South Indian side dish, this recipe cooks tender French beans in coconut oil. Toss them with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves for a flavorful addition to any meal.
French Bean Fried Rice
Saute French beans in a mix of oil, butter, and garlic for this Indo-Chinese recipe. Season with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar. Add cooked rice and garnish with coriander leaves and spring onions.
French Beans in Tomato Gravy
Cook an onion-tomato paste in a temper of cumin and mustard oil. Add ginger garlic paste, then the beans, and cook until perfect. This curry goes well with rice or roti.
French Beans Tempura
Cut the head and tail off the beans, then dunk them in tempura batter. Deep fry until crispy and serve with a sprinkle of paprika powder for a healthy snack.
French Beans and Sesame Soup
Saute beans in butter, garlic, and sesame seeds until al dente. Add vegetable stock, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, thicken with corn flour slurry, and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot in winter.
