Blistered Romano Beans With Chile Butter

By Rebecca Firkser

A summer side with main dish energy, these broiler-blistered, extra-long and wide green beans may become your favorite way to show off a vegetable. Romano beans, also known as Italian flat beans, are technically in the same family as your run-of-the-mill string bean, but much larger and almost meaty-tender in texture than their skinny counterparts. Read More: The 2026 Farmers Market Challenge If you like these beans, you may enjoy Romano Beans With Mustard Vinaigrette and Walnuts, Summer Beans With Miso Butter, or Charred Snap Beans With Whole Lemon Dressing and Mozzarella.