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Beyond Boiled: Yellow Beans Get Their Glow-Up
This week’s Vegetable Recipe blog feature highlights one of the most underrated stars of summer — yellow beans. These cheerful golden pods in your veggie box are tender, sweet, and full of snap — ready to step out of the background and into your kitchen spotlight.
Whether you’re tossing them on the grill, adding crunch to salads, or turning them into a side dish that steals the show, yellow beans deserve a glow-up. Before we start cooking, here are a few fun facts:
Yellow Bean Fun Facts
- They’re just green beans in disguise! Also called wax beans, they’re the same species as green beans — the difference is their sunny color from a lack of chlorophyll.
- Best picked young. At their sweetest and snappiest when tender — letting them grow too long makes them stringy.
- Full of nutrients. Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants for immune and gut health.
- They love bold flavors. Pair beautifully with garlic, lemon, chili, miso, butter, parmesan, or soy sauce.
- They’re a snap to cook. Fresh yellow beans break cleanly with a crisp snap — nature’s “ready to eat” sign.
Recipes
Yellow Beans with Garlic, Dill & Parsley
Created by: Petro Neagu
A hearty, healthy, and flavorful weeknight side dish that’s easy to make and sure to please.
Ingredients
- 1 lb yellow beans*
- 4 garlic cloves*
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley and dill (optional)
Instructions
- Roughly chop beans.
- Smash garlic cloves.
- Heat oil, add half the garlic, and sauté briefly.
- Add beans and sauté 2–3 minutes.
- Add 1 cup water and cook 20 minutes.
- Before removing from heat, add remaining garlic.
- Stir in dill and parsley, if using.
Honey Glazed Wax Beans with Almonds
Created by: Good Health Recipes
Sweet honey glaze and crunchy almonds turn wax beans into an elegant side.
Ingredients
- 1 lb yellow beans, trimmed*
- 2 tbsp honey*
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on baking sheet.
- Roast 15–20 minutes until tender.
- In saucepan, combine honey and 1 tbsp water; simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Toss roasted beans with honey glaze.
- Top with toasted almonds and parsley.
Bacon-Wrapped Wax Bean Bundles
Created by: Good Health Recipes
Perfect for summer parties — smoky bacon wraps tender beans for a crowd-pleasing bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb yellow beans, trimmed*
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon*
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap small bundles of beans with bacon, securing with toothpicks.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bacon is crispy.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Summer Salad with Yellow Beans, Tomato & Feta
Created by: Good Health Recipes
Sweet beans, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta — a refreshing BBQ-ready salad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup wax beans, sliced*
- 2 large tomatoes, diced*
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine beans and tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil and vinegar; pour over vegetables.
- Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with feta and parsley.
