Give it a try as long as the pods are brittle enough to snap. Lots of folks like beany beans, especially cooked in the traditional southern style.

Thank you, farmerdilla. :)
What is the traditional southern style of cooking green beans?
I like to toss whole beans with olive oil and chopped garlic then bake for a few minutes. ~JoAnn

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http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/southern-style-green-beans-with-bacon-and-new-potatoes-recipe/index.html