Wax Bean Recipes

Wax bean recipes, sometimes called yellow bean recipes, are a close relative of green beans. These types of fresh beans are members of the legume family. They are cooked and eaten before they fully mature, unlike dried beans. At certain times, you can also find purple wax beans at your local supermarket and this variety is a favorite in the home garden, too.

Wax beans can be used almost interchangeably with green or snap beans in most recipes. They are excellent for canning and freezing, too!

When you buy wax beans, look for smooth, whole pods that are free of blemishes and cuts. If you can see the outline of the beans inside the pods, the beans are too old and will be tough and stringy. Also, avoid pods that are broken or look like they have insect damage. They should be completely yellow in color with no green or tan showing on the pod. Purple wax beans should be dark purple in color, but will turn green after cooking your wax bean recipes.

Just like their cousin the green bean, wax beans do not do their best in the refrigerator. If you do store them there, make sure you put them in a perforated-type bag and store them in the crisper bin before using them in your wax bean recipes. They will remain fresh for about 3 to 5 days if you use this method. If you store them at room temperature, they may stay fresh a bit longer for your wax bean recipes; a cool, well-ventilated area is best.

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