Flageolet beans

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Flageolet beans are small, dried, greenish beans popular in French cooking. They are also available precooked in cans. Fresh flageolets are found in well-stocked food stores. Dried beans require soaking to rehydrate them.

To sort and rinse dried flageolet beans:
Spread the beans in a single layer on a platter or tray. Pick out and discard any discolored and misshapen beans and impurities such as small stones and fibers. Transfer the beans to a colander or sieve. Rinse well under cold running water.To soak and rehydrate dried flageolet beans: Place the cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water to cover and soak for 3-8 hours at room temperature; drain well. Or, place beans in a saucepan with water to cover, bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and soak for 1 1/2 hours; drain well.For other bean varieties, see adzuki, borlotti, cannellini, cranberry, fava, Great Northern, green, Italian green, kidney, lima, pinto, red, white (navy), and yellow wax beans and chickpeas, green lentils, and lentils.