Birds Eye Steamfresh Whole Green Beans, Frozen Vegetables, 10.8 oz. Bag

I used these in a NYT recipe that called for fresh green beans, after previously making the recipe with actual fresh organic green beans. These were LITERALLY better tasting than fresh, and now I always use them for this certain recipe. Also they were faster and easier to prepare. They may cost more per pound than fresh, but it's not going to break the bank, and considering it tastes better and takes less time, that's part of a product's value to me.

There are many vegetables I prefer eating produce fresh, not frozen. But if prepared correctly, Bird's Eye frozen allows me to enjoy the crisp, firm texture I desire and always prefer with short time cooking conveniences. I just lay tlhe green beans on flat pan, season them with my favorite herbs or other seasonings, pour just a bit of good quality olive oil or butter (or both), then oven bake at no less than 375 degrees (I use my counter top broiler oven) just a few minutes until beans remain at full length shape and still firm and crisp or near crisp, depending on your bite test. I am single, hate to cook longer than 30 minutes with special holiday home dinners as exceptions. I enjoy eating healthy but meals have to be a diversie range of colors, texture and taste. Not all fozen vegetables translate to my preferred texture regardless after thawed or cooking method. But I will be adding Bird's Eye long thinnish green beans to my list of regular grocery purchases.