Cooked fine beans present an earthy taste with a slightly sweet after-taste but if eaten raw have a slightly bitter grassy taste. 

Fine Beans Uses...They're great on their own, tossed into salad, or added to soups, stews, and casseroles. Boiling, steaming, and microwaving are great ways to cook green beans in under 5 minutes. Eat them on their own or in salads or stews.