Purcell Mountain Farms

Beans

Soy Beans

Also called Soya Beans, these beans contain the most protein of all the beans. Called the “meat of the soil” they are also an excellent source of Lecithin, Vitamins A, B, and E, Calcium, Potassium, and Phosphorus. These are round in shape about the size of a pea and are a light creamy-yellow color. available […]

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Scarlet Runner Beans

This beautiful large bean is usually purple with mottled black but can often be lavender. The Scarlet Runner Bean, named for its flower, has a long history in Great Britain and other parts of Europe. It can be picked young when both pod and beans can be eaten. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans

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Scarlet Emperor Beans

This beautiful large bean is usually purple with mottled black but can often be lavender. The Scarlet Emperor Bean, named for its flower, has a long history in Great Britain and other parts of Europe. It can be picked young when both pod and beans can be eaten. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans

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Runner Cannellini Beans

Larger than regular Cannellini. This bean is a traditional white Italian bean. 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. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans

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Rice Beans

Look like plump grains of rice. Quick cooking, tender and slightly sweet. Add to soups, casseroles, salads and side dishes. Dates back to the 1860’s in Germany. Delicate, not big and meaty. Nutrition Facts Serving Size about 1/4 cup (35g) Amount Per Serving Calories 120 Cals. From Fat 0 % Daily Value** Total Fat 0

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Red Pearl Beans

Dark red and about the same size as a pinto beans, related to the kidney bean. Can be used in place of pinto beans, excellent in salad, and used in many Mexican dishes and chili. available in organic to go to our Organic Beans page please click here Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry

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Peruano Beans

This is a pale yellow bean, medium size and originated in Mexico. Stays slightly firm after being fully cooked. Absorbs flavors well and is a slightly sweet and creamy bean. COOKING DIRECTIONS: Rinse and sort through beans, removing any unwanted material. Soak overnight in cold water. Drain water from soaking beans, add fresh water to

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Pueblo Beans

This bean was cultivated by Native Americans in the southwestern part of North America. 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 fresh cold

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Pinto Beans

These dried beans are beige with brown streaks, but they turn a uniform brown when cooked. They’re often used to make refried beans. These are in the kidney bean family. They are an excellent replacement of kidney beans in chili. available in organic to go to our Organic Beans page please click here Nutrition Facts

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Pink Pearl Beans

Pink Pearl Beans These get darker when cooked. They’re often used to make chili. also available in organic Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry (54g) Nutrient Amount % DV Calories 190 Calories from Fat 5 Total Fat 0.5 g 1% Sodium 0 mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 35 g 12% Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%

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