First things first, they need to be refrigerated.
Charlotte-based chef and master instructor Fred Tiess tellsSouthern Livingthat refrigerating fresh green beans is the most important part.
How Long Will Green Beans Last?
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He continues, “If the green beans have an off smell, do not purchase them.
Look for the pack date or use-by date to assess their freshness.
Tiess says that at that point, you have two options:
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