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Beans

The Mighty Bean

Beans. Affordable, full of high-value protein, with a long-lasting shelf life, beans are versatile―equally delicious in stews or salads. The Mighty Bean, written by author Judith Choate, provides a never-ending collection of recipes to showcase these plant-based powerhouses. Including vegetarian, vegan, and meat-friendly recipes, The Mighty Bean inspires a new outlook on legumes.

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Tongues of Fire Beans

The pods are ivory white with red flames, originally from South America then finding their way to Italy. It is a relative of the Cranberry bean. A good baker and also food with sausage. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh

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Borlotti Beans

This classic Italian bean is a medium large tan bean splashed with red-black to magenta streaks. It is very popular in Italian and Portuguese cuisine. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover and soak for 3 to 8

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Orca Beans

This unusual bean is an heirloom variety from Mexico. This bean is very rare in the United States. Cooks love these beans. Blends well with fresh corn. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover and soak for 3

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Black Rice Beans

Named for their unique shape and small size, rice beans are a versatile, quick-cooking legume with a mild flavor and firm texture. The distinctive dark color of our Black Rice Beans makes them a striking addition to salads, soups and rice dishes. 1/4-inch long                       

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Bean by Bean

Has there ever been a more generous ingredient than the bean? Down-home, yet haute, soul-satisfyingly hearty, valued, versatile deeply delectable, healthful, and inexpensive to boot, there’s nothing a bean can’t do—and nothing that Crescent Dragonwagon can’t do with beans. From old friends like chickpeas and pintos to rediscovered heirloom beans like rattlesnake beans and teparies,

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Horticulture Beans

These beans are related to the Tongues of Fire Beans. Very popular for Spanish, Italian and Portuguese dishes. They are ivory in color with red markings, sometimes red with ivory markings. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover

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Butterbean Beans

Very popular in soups and salads. Has a creamy texture and also good in salsa. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover and soak for 3 to 8 hours or overnight at room temperature; drain and rinse well.

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8 – Bean Mix

This is a mix of different beans, specially created to make a great and colorful Bean Soup. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover and soak for 3 to 8 hours or overnight at room temperature; drain and

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