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Beans

Lupini Beans

Popular in the Mediterranean region of Europe, Lupini Beans are often found at Italian fairs and as an appetizer at Spanish beer halls. In the past Lupins were rarely used as a grain food due the the bitter taste from the high alkaloid content of the bean. In the the last 30 years a strain […]

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Jacob’s Cattle Beans

This heirloom bean is originally form Germany and is also known as Trout 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 water, cover

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Hija Beans

Hija is a large, flat, cream colored bean about 1 inch in length. This bean is similar to the Christmas Lima in length but slimmer in width. This Lima is also referred to as a butter, curry, Madagascar, lab, or Pole Beans, another reference is the Cape Pea. The Hija Lima has creamy texture and

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Haba Beans

These are peeled Fava Beans. Tired of blanching and peeling Fave Beans? Really cuts down on preparation time 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

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Giant White Beans

Giant White is a large, flat, cream colored bean about 1 inch in length. This bean is similar to the Christmas Lima in length but slimmer in width. This Lima is also referred to as a butter, curry, Madagascar, lab, or Pole Beans, another reference is the Cape Pea. The Giant White Lima has creamy

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Green Mung Dal Beans

These small beans are probably most familiar in their sprouted form, which is how they are found in many Chinese dishes. Hulled and split, they reveal their creamy interiors. Second only to Alfalfa in popularity for home growing. Also known as Chinese Bean Sprouts. The bean sprout is much easier to digest and assimilate than

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Great Northern Beans

A little larger than navy beans, slightly oval, and white. They are used as casseroles, baked beans and soup. available in organic Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry (36 g) (approx. 1/2 cup cooked) Nutrient Amount %DV Calories 70 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g 0% Cholesterol

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Gigandes Beans

Gigandes is a large, flat, cream colored bean about 1 inch in length. This bean is similar to the Christmas Lima in length but slimmer in width. This Lima is also referred to as a butter, curry, Madagascar, lab, or Pole Beans, another reference is the Cape Pea. The Gigandes Lima has creamy texture and

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