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Birds Eye Steamfresh Cut Green Beans
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Birds Eye Steamfresh Cut Green Beans

Birds Eye
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Birds Eye Steamfresh Cut Green Beans is the familiar frozen-vegetable staple you’ll find stacked in the frozen-vegetable section of most American supermarkets — usually on a shelf or in a chest alongside other Birds Eye Steamfresh varieties, peas, corn, and other microwaveable sides. The package advertises a quick, one-bag steam ritual: pierce, microwave, and serve, which positions it as a convenient weeknight or meal-prep solution. Shoppers pull this 10 oz bag during grocery trips for busy families, back-to-school shopping lists, or when planning simple holiday sides. Birds Eye as a brand trades on decades of recognition and reliability, marketed toward practical home cooks who want fast, affordable vegetables without elaborate prep. The label leans into a “nothing artificial” health halo and simple ingredient transparency — here the ingredient list reads only “GREEN BEANS.” There is no organic certification on standard Steamfresh packs, and the branding emphasizes convenience over craft. In plain terms, these beans are minimally processed: typically blanched and frozen soon after harvest to preserve color, texture, and nutrients. Sensory impressions are of bright green, crisp-tender beans with a fresh snap when bitten, subtle vegetal sweetness (the bag lists about 30 calories and 2 g sugars), and a short steam-scent released when you open the bag. Packaging is a lightweight microwave steam-bag designed to collapse around the vegetables; the ritual is fast and utilitarian — pop in the microwave, add a pat of butter or seasoning, and plate as a side. In American grocery culture this product sits at the intersection of convenience, affordability, and pantry reliability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:, GREEN, BEANS..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list contains only green beans and the product is simply blanched and frozen, placing it in NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed foods). There are no added sauces, preservatives, or multi-ingredient formulations that would increase its NOVA classification.

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Common Questions about Birds Eye Steamfresh Cut Green Beans

Absolutely! These green beans are a low-calorie option, clocking in at just 30 calories per serving. They're also packed with fiber, which is great for digestion. While they might not be a superfood, they’re a nutritious addition to any meal.

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
back-to-school
holiday-side-dishes

Vibe:

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