We’re celebrating these lovely fall beans with our lemony Multi-Colored String Bean Side dish over rice. These incredibly colorful beans come to us from J.R. Organics Farm, a local CSA farm out of Escondido, CA.
Getting your picky eaters to consume enough vegetables is not always easy. The best tip I can share from my years of experience as a mother is to choose colorful vegetables that are easy to prep. Get the family involved in preparing your meals and remember to talk about the folks who grew your food. Local farms are relatable to most kids and adults alike.
Pulling up the farmer’s website before sharing your meal allows those at the table to understand and give thanks to the loving hands that tilled the soil, planted the seeds and harvested what you are about to eat. It’s a great exercise in gratitude.
Keep it simple!
I love versatile sides that are easily prepared in minutes. It truly does not matter your dietary preference, vegetables are a staple in any diet, food style or fad.
Did you know?
Green beans come in two categories, pole beans and bush beans. I personally enjoy pole beans with their unwavering desire to climb up my trellis. 
Green beans are crunchy, low in calories and fat, high in fiber and provide some protein. Powerhouse food? I would have to give them two thumbs up in that category.
Hopefully this little post gives you motivation to check your local CSA, farms and farmers markets. Remember to ask questions, get the family involved and give thanks for the people who enjoy growing organic, non-GMO vegetables as much as you enjoy eating them.
