Green Beans: Crisp, Fresh, Simply Vibrant

A garden favorite that brings crunch and color to every table.

CRISP FROM THE VINE

Green Beans, the Everyday Essential

Green beans are prized for their crisp snap, mild sweetness, and versatility in the kitchen. Harvested young and tender, they hold their vibrant color and firm texture whether steamed, sautéed, roasted, or served raw. A staple in home cooking and foodservice alike, green beans pair naturally with both Latin American dishes and everyday sides. At Latin Specialties, we handle our green beans with care from field to case to preserve freshness and snap.

Crisp, clean, and endlessly versatile—green beans are the simple side that never goes out of style.

Fresh Green Beans,Ejotes, Two Easy Ways

Crisp-tender beans for breakfast skillets and quick sides.

Plate of green beans and eggs in red salsa with tortillas and beans

Skillet of ejotes con huevo with green beans and scrambled egg on a stove

Mexican breakfast recipe

Ejotes con Huevo (Green Beans and Eggs)

Chopped green beans cooked in tomato salsa with scrambled egg: a traditional Mexican breakfast.

Serves4
Prep15 min
Cook15 min

Ingredients

1 lb Latin Specialties Green Beans, trimmed and chopped
2 Latin Specialties Roma Tomatoes, ¼ Latin Specialties Onion, 1 clove Latin Specialties Garlic and 1 Latin Specialties Jalapeno
1 cup water, 1 tbsp oil, ½ tsp cumin, salt and pepper
4 eggs, beaten
Warm tortillas and refried beans, to serve

Method

Boil the green beans in salted water for about 5 minutes and drain.
Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño and water. Fry the sauce in the oil with the cumin, salt and pepper for 5 minutes.
Add the green beans and cook 3 minutes, then pour in the eggs and stir gently until set. Serve with tortillas and beans.

TipDo not overboil the beans: they should stay bright green and slightly crisp.

Plate of bright green beans with garlic and lime wedges

Skillet of green beans tossed with garlic and lime on a stove

Quick side recipe

Ejotes con Ajo y Limón

Green beans boiled until crisp-tender, then tossed in garlic and lime.

Serves4
Prep5 min
Cook10 min

Ingredients

1 lb Latin Specialties Green Beans, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves Latin Specialties Garlic, sliced
Juice of 1 Latin Specialties Limes
Salt and pepper

Method

Boil the green beans in salted water for about 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain.
Warm the olive oil in a skillet and cook the garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the beans and toss for 2 minutes, then finish with the lime juice, salt and pepper.

TipCook the garlic only until fragrant so it stays sweet.

From Field to Your Table

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Sourcing

Trusted growers deliver consistent, crisp green beans

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Quality & Safety

Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.

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Ripeness Handling

Harvested young and tender for the best snap and flavor.

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Packaging & Formats

Whole beans by the case, or snipped and ready to cook.

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On-Time Delivery

Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.

Program flexibility.

We support programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. Choose the approach that fits your market and let us guide specifications, labeling and handling.

Ripeness, Made Simple

Green beans are harvested ready to eat—look for firm, bright pods that snap cleanly. Store refrigerated in a breathable bag and use within about a week for best quality.

Green Beans: Crisp, Fresh, Simply Vibrant

CRISP FROM THE VINE

Green Beans, the Everyday Essential

Crisp, clean, and endlessly versatile—green beans are the simple side that never goes out of style.

Fresh Green Beans,Ejotes, Two Easy Ways

Ejotes con Huevo (Green Beans and Eggs)

Ingredients

Method

From Field to Your Table

Sourcing

Quality & Safety

Ripeness Handling

Packaging & Formats

On-Time Delivery

Program flexibility.

We support programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. Choose the approach that fits your market and let us guide specifications, labeling and handling.

Ripeness, Made Simple

Green beans are harvested ready to eat—look for firm, bright pods that snap cleanly. Store refrigerated in a breathable bag and use within about a week for best quality.

Quality You Can Measure