Wild Sea Beans - .5 lbs

Species: Sea Beans, Salicornia spp.
Location: Humboldt County
Harvester: Jorge Quevedo
Harvest Method: Hand Harvested

Sea beans are halophytes, meaning they only grow in salty environments and are commonly called Sea Asparagus. They are found growing upright in dense clusters along coastal waters and even inland along the banks of salt marshes. The preferred portions of the plant are the tender, green tops and branches, as the lower portions can get tough. Sea Beans are crisp and crunchy with an intensely salty flavor, which can be muted with cooking. Sea Beans are high in protein, with roughly 20 grams per one cup portion. The sea vegetable is also a good source of vitamin A, calcium and iron