Are the leaves of French beans edible?

Question

I am thinning my bean seedlings and wonder if they can be eaten either cooked or raw.

Answer 1

Phaseolus vulgaris

Yes the leaves are edible and are used as a salad vegitable at times.

Answer 2

Very much edible.

Have eaten them myself years ago when I traveled in Europe.  Not to commonly eaten in the United States - but they also don't eat dandelions either in the United States either while they do in other places.

Answer 3

idk, but I found a site that might help you:

http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_...