A staple on the holiday table is the snappy green bean! Snap beans, also known as green beans or string beans, are a healthy food that contain fiber, vitamin C, are rich in antioxidants, and can help regulate blood pressure due to their folate and potassium content. Snap beans are low in calories, sodium, fat and cooked alongside other vegetables or seasonings complement their earthy flavor. Many favorite ways to enjoy snap beans are raw, steamed, sauteed and, of course, smothered in gravy during the holiday season (Ok, maybe not the healthiest choice, but delicious nonetheless).

Florida ranks 1st nationally in the production, acreage and total value of fresh market snap beans during the winter months. That means if you are eating green beans between November and May, they have been grown in Florida. Just one more reason to support our Florida Farmers!

When you are in the grocery store, be sure to look for the “Fresh from Florida” label to find snap beans and other Florida grown produce. And if you’re looking for direct to market growers who may be selling unique varieties of snap beans at the farmer’s market visit www.swflfresh.com to find a list of producers and farmer market locations.

Try this delicious Parmesan Roasted Florida Snap Bean recipe for your holiday table this year: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2016/12/05/one-seed-parmesan-roasted-florida-snap-beans-recipe/

Parmesan Roasted Florida Snap Beans. CREDIT: FreshFromFlorida.com, Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services