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Beans Thoran Recipe

green beans thoran Loaded with dietary fiber, green beans or French beans are also known as snap or string beans. The dark green colored vegetable has lutein, neoxanthin, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids. Other vegetable rich in carotenoids include carrots and tomatoes. A rich source of antioxidants, French beans boast a good amount of B-vitamins. WHFoods recommends steaming green beans for 5 minutes to retain the maximum number of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Steaming brings out their peak flavor, besides providing moisture to retain their green color and make them tender. Being rich in omega-3 fatty acids, green beans are touted to have cardiovascular benefits. Though the amount of omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid is not too much, it is still greater than most other sources of the same. Unfortunately, French beans benefits for cardiovascular health are underrated. Their strong carotenoid and flavonoid content gives the vegetable unique anti-inf