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Beans

Christmas Lima Beans

This is a large, flat bean of a light cream color with maroon splashes. This heirloom bean has been a favorite for many generations. It has a butter-like texture and a subtle chestnut-like flavor. 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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Cannellini Beans

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. also available in organic Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans

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Chick Peas

Chick Peas are crinkly round and buff colored. They are excellent on salads, in soups, made into dips and spreads and in casseroles. They are also the main ingredient in Hummus. also available in organic to go to our Organic Beans page please click here Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry (45 g) (approx.

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Butterscotch Beans

are white with a big light brown spot around the eye. They date back to 1860’s in New England, used for “Boston Baked Beans”. Preferred for “Hoppin’ John” in the South. 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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Black Calypso Bean

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 “Ying Yang”. 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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Black Turtle Beans

This is a small black, kidney-shaped bean with a particularly rich and full flavor. It’s a favorite in southern Mexico, South America and the Caribbean’s. Great with rice and meat, particularly good in soups and casseroles. Also known as Turtle Soup Beans, Mexican Blacks and Frijoles Negros. available in organic to go to our Organic

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Black-eyed Peas (Beans)

Small, creamy-white with a black mark at the sprouting point. They have a pleasant savory flavor. They are thinner skinned than most beans, so they cook faster, without the need to presoak. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry (37 g) (approx. 1/2 cup cooked) Nutrient Amount %DV Calories 90 Calories from Fat 0 Total

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Aurora Beans

these beans are used to make Boston baked beans and minestrone soups. May be served on steamed rice or your favorite grain. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry (38 g) (approx. 1/2 cup cooked) Nutrient Amount %DV Calories 70 Calories from Fat 0 g 0% Total Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g

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Anasazi® Beans

This ancient heirloom bean has dramatic red and white markings. It has a soft creamy texture and is considered an unusually tasty baking bean. Great with ham or Mexican dishes. also available in organic 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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