Purcell Mountain Farms

Beans

Ying-Yang Beans

This rare heirloom bean has survived many hardships. It is half-white and half-black with distinctive sharp boundaries that curve around the bean. Blends well with fresh corn. Also called “Black Calypso” 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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Yellow Mung Dal Beans

In India they are called moong dal. Archeological evidence suggests that mung beans were first domesticated in India at least 3,500 years ago and soon spread into other areas of Asia and into Northern Africa. They are used in many cooked dishes, salads, and pancakes. Glutinous Rice with Mung Bean Paste INGREDIENTS: 1-1/2 cups raw

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Yellow Indian Woman Beans

This small oval bean was grown and passed down for generations in a family that came from Sweden and finally settled in Montana. It is being described as light and tender. Stueben Yellow Eye Beans is a great substitute for the Yellow Indian Woman Beans. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly

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White Marble Beans

This is a plump white bean with a creamy texture, it was popular in the U.S. in the 1850’s as a baking bean. They have the flavor of bacon. Puree nicely–good for soup. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold

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White Kidney Beans

It is an haricot bean that was originally cultivated in Argentina but became an Italian stalwart, widely used in their cuisine around the world. This variety has a very smooth texture with an elusive nutty flavor. also available in organic Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned

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White Emergo Beans

White Emergo beans are larger than the standard lima and are cream colored and plump, with a shape almost like a half moon. They are also known as sweet white runners and make a good substitute for the gigante beans grown in Europe. They have a pleasing texture and hold their shape well in marinated

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White Aztec Beans

Excellent white bean, similar in taste and quality to Tarbais Beans. Preferred by many Gourmet Restaurants. Chef’s described it as being “…full-bodied, almost meaty in texture, having a nutty flavor, with a remarkably good aftertaste. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of

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White Baby Lima Beans

A mild flavored legume with a smooth texture. A rich source of Potassium. Can be used in soups, casseroles, and on rice or your favorite grain. Make succotash by adding whole kernel cut corn. also available in organic Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 cup (35 g) (approx. 1/2 cup cooked) Nutrient Amount %DV Calories 70

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Sweet White Runner Beans

This is and off white colored Bean with an excellent flavor. Will turn white during soaking. Larger than limas, slightly irregular in shape. Creamy and sweet for soups, salads or as a side dish. White runner beans are also known as alba beans and white Dutch runners. They are slightly smaller than the scarlet runners,

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Trout Beans

This heirloom bean is originally from Germany and is also known as the Jacob’s Cattle or Dalmatian Bean. It is a sweet bean with maroon and white markings. Has it’s own distinctive flavor. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold

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