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Green Giant  Valley Fresh Steamers Cut Green Beans -
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Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Cut Green Beans -

Green Giant
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Cut Green Beans are a familiar frozen-vegetable staple found in the supermarket freezer aisle, usually shelved with other frozen vegetables and microwave-ready steam bags from brands like Birds Eye and store private labels. The 10-ounce steam-in-bag format signals convenience: customers pull a bag from the shelf, slice the corner, and microwave for a quick side. This product fits casual weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sunday routines, and emergency pantry builds for storm prep — any shopping trip where speed and a vegetable serving are priorities. Green Giant positions itself as a family-friendly, mainstream brand with decades of recognition; Valley Fresh branding emphasizes freshness and simplicity, appealing to busy parents and value-minded shoppers who want a wholesome vegetable without fuss. Packaging tends toward green hues and imagery of bright pods, creating a health-halo of “fresh” and “natural” even though the product is frozen; labels typically spotlight the single-ingredient list rather than organic certification, and this SKU is not usually labeled organic or kid-branded with characters. In plain processing terms, these are minimally processed green beans that are washed, trimmed, blanched, frozen, and packaged for microwave steaming. Sensory notes: after heating they are bright green with a crisp-tender bite, mildly vegetal sweetness (about 2 g sugars per bag) and a clean, earthy flavor that invites a quick finish of butter, lemon, herbs, or salt. Rituals around use are low-effort—popping the bag into the microwave, tossing with a pat of butter, or mixing into casseroles—making it a reliable, no-fuss way to add vegetables to a meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
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

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 washed, blanched, frozen, and packaged, so it fits NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed foods).

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Common Questions about Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Cut Green Beans -

The Green Giant Cut Green Beans are a low-calorie option with only 30 calories per serving, making them a great addition to a balanced diet. They’re packed with nutrients like fiber and potassium, which can support digestion and heart health. However, 'healthy' can be subjective; if you’re looking for a high-protein meal, you might want to pair them with a protein source.

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