Flageolet
A tiny, tender French kidney bean ranging in color from pale green to creamy white about a half-inch in length. They can be purchased fresh in some markets, canned, or dried.
Ethnicity
French
Season
available year-round
How to select
Fresh varieties are not common in the United States. Purchase dried, canned, or frozen
How to prepare
Usually prepared simply to showcase their delicate flavor.
Matches well with
Lamb
Substitutions
navy beans