Questions & Answers -
Flageolet Beans
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I
recently came upon a recipe that calls
for flageolet beans but couldn't find
them in my local supermarket - do they
go by another name? - can I substitute
another bean? - any help would be
appreciated.
Flageolet Beans -
The caviar of
beans - Flageolets are tiny,
tender French bush type beans that are
very popular in French cooking.
The flageolet has an inedible green pod about 3-inch long and small, light-green, kidney-shaped seeds. Fresh flageolets are occasionally available in the summer. They range from creamy white to light green. Flageolets are removed from the pod when tender and just maturing. This bean of French origin is grown in the fertile soil of California. Its versatile flavor compliments lamb, as well as fish and chicken. If you can't find them, substitute navy beans instead.
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