Filet Beans

Filet Beans, or haricots verts, are varieties bred to be slender.  Filet beans are grown just like regular beans, but harvested young.  The gauge is thickness: fillets should be picked when less than 1/8" thick, regardless of length, though most will be 4-6" long.  True Filet Beans get tough and stringy once they reach snap bean size, so harvest frequently when they are still small!