Runner beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but they don’t last long and are best eaten within 3 days of picking. Not great if you can't get through the glut OR you've been away from home.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images There are few things as comforting (and economical) as a big pot of beans. The entire process of slowly simmering ...