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Romano Bean

The Romano bean is a fresh legume with a grassy-vegetal flavor and a crisp texture. Blanch and use as a vegetable side dish, in a salad, or for crudités. There are many types of beans and the best substitutes for the Romano bean is the Baby Fava Bean and Young Kentucky Wonder Bean.

Alternative Names

Italian Flat Bean, Italian Pole Bean

Category

Fresh Legume

Origin

Italy

Flavor

Grassy, Vegetal

Texture

Crisp, Crunchy, Firm, Meaty

Prep Methods

Cut/Slice

Cooking Method

Blanch, Sauté, Steam

Uses

see categorized dishes

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