Green beans, also called string beans, are one of the most popular vegetables in the U.S. They’re a delicious side dish that appears at family get-togethers, holidays, and weeknight dinners. Whether they’re sautéed, steamed, blanched, canned, or frozen, green beans are a delicious and healthy choice. Nutritional Benefits of Green Beans One cup of green beans packs a mighty nutritional punch. One cup of green beans has four grams of fiber, most of which is soluble fiber. This type of fiber can help to lower LDL cholesterol (“unhealthy” cholesterol) and blood pressure. Green beans are also a