Also known as runner bean, snap bean, or string bean, a Green Beans is a long and slender vegetable with green pods. There are numerous varieties of Green Beans that all appear the same but differ in width, length and thickness. When preparing, the cap of the Green Bean is typically detached or snapped from the bean pod. The remaining bean can then be cooked whole or broken in half for cooking. Green Beans can be eaten raw or cooked to different degrees of tenderness and added to a variety of food dishes such as salads, soups, stews, and casseroles.