I recall reading someone reminiscing their near monastic life in Paris
and how they always looked forward to a simple meal of haricot verts
sauted in butter. So, the other day when I ran across some in our
high-end supermarket, I bought them and gave it a try. Fabulous. Now,
I know h/v are just green beans, but I've never seen any like these.
They were only 4-5" long and about a 1/4" in diameter. So, are these
just baby green beans or a different species?

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