Beans, Fresh Shell

Appears in
Professional Cooking
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2014

  • About
  • Identification: These are the fresh, moist versions of the many types of dried beans.
  • Related Varieties: Although many types of beans are grown to be shelled, most of these are dried, and, with the exception of cranberry or borlotti beans, southern peas or cowpeas, and black-eyed peas, few are available fresh. Soybeans and lima beans have their own entries below.
  • Evaluation: Look for firm, fresh, moderately filled-out pods containing firm but not hard seeds. Avoid yellow or brownish pods, which are likely to be too mature.
  • Preparation: Shell and rinse. Cook before serving; raw beans can be harmful.
  • Percentage Yield: 40%