GREEN BEAN SAUTE
Green Bean Sauté is a vibrant vegetable dish featuring fresh green beans lightly cooked to maintain their crispness and vibrant color, highlighting their natural flavor. This dish is low in calories and provides essential nutrients, including iron and calcium.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: To enhance the flavor of Green Bean Sauté, consider adding a sprinkle of garlic or lemon zest just before serving to elevate the dish's appeal in an institutional setting.
💡 Did you know? Green beans, also known as snap beans or string beans, were cultivated in Central and South America and were one of the first vegetables cultivated by indigenous peoples.
🏙️ NYC Connection: In New York City, green beans are a staple in many school lunch programs, often served alongside classic dishes, reflecting the city's commitment to providing healthy options for students.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.