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Pinto
Bean
Pinto comes from the Spanish word "painted,"
highlighting their mottled beige and brown skin.
This medium-sized bean is the most widely produced
bean in the U.S. and a staple in the diets of Northern
Mexico and the American Southwest. The solid texture
and flavor of Pintos make them great for Chili,
burritos, refried beans, and many dips.
Cooking time: 1.5 to 2 hours. |
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Black
Bean
Black beans, or
Black Turtle beans are medium to small, oval shaped
beans with a shinny black skin (actually a dark
purple) and a small white eye or spot (called a
"keel"). This bean is the most popular
in the Americas and Caribbean and has enjoyed a
recent popularity surge in the U.S. The black bean's
wide use in salads, dips, stews, thick soups, and
burritos comes from its sweet tasting, mushroom-like
flavor and soft texture.
Cooking
time: 1 to 1.5 hours. |
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Navy
Bean
The Navy bean is
also known as a Boston or Pea bean. The small white
bean draws its name from the fundamental role it
played in the diet of the U.S. Navy during the second
half of the 19th Century. The Navy bean is widely
used for the Boston or English baked beans but has
the flexibility to be found in many other recipes.
Its refined texture and skin which does not break
up during cooking and its delicate flavor make it
perfect for soups, salads, casseroles, or ethnic
dishes.
Cooking
time: 1.5 to 2 hours. |
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Light
and Dark Red Kidney Beans
Forget all of the hogwash that true chili doesn't
have beans, Kidney beans have been a standby for
generations. The obvious shape and color of the
Kidney bean make it easy to guess where the name
came from. Whether the light red class (shown top
left) or the dark red class (shown bottom left),
the Red Kidney's size and color makes it a wonderful
additional to nearly any dish. The Light Red Kidney
is especially popular in the Caribbean region as
well as Portugal and Spain. Along with chili or
chili con carne, Kidney beans' full flavor and soft
texture make them perfect for salads, sandwiches,
dip, and red beans and rice. They retain a wonderful
shape even with cooked dishes that require a long-simmering
time.
Cooking
time: 1.5 to 2 hours. |
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Great
Northern Bean
Great Northern beans
are a medium sized bean with a fairly flat kidney
shape. This North American bean is popular in the
Middle East, Northern Africa, Spain, Greece, Italy,
and particularly France where it is used for making
cassoulet (a white bean casserole). The Great Northern
adds a delicate, slightly nutty flavor to dishes
and can be a substitute for the smaller Navy bean
in any recipe.
Cooking time: 45 to 60 minutes. |
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Small
Red Bean
The Small Red bean
is popular in diets from the Caribbean and Central
American regions where it is often eaten with rice.
Although often used interchangeably with Kidney
beans, Small Reds have a slightly smoother texture
and taste. The Small Red holds its shape and firmness
when cooked and can be used in chili, baked beans,
spicy Cajun recipes (including the famous red beans
and rice), or any recipe that calls for a Kidney
bean.
Cooking
time: 1 to 1.5 hours. |
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Cranberry
Bean
The Cranberry bean
(Roman/October bean) is a medium-sized bean, with
red speckles and streaks that contrast its mottled
tan skin. The bean of preference in Northern Spain
and Italy, the Cranberry has a creamy texture with
an earthy flavor that approaches that of chestnuts.
A must try dish is Pasta e Fagioli (pasta with beans)
from Italy.
Cooking
time: 45 to 60 minutes. |
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Garbanzos
Garbanzos (or chickpeas)
are round and medium in size with a beige color.
Cooked, they have a firm texture and nut-like flavor
which make them excellent in salads and soups. They
can also be ground into a flour and used as a main
ingredient in Middle Eastern dishes such as hummus
and falafel. Garbanzos are higher in fat and protein
than other commonly eaten beans. Cooking
Time 1.5 to 2 hours
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Pinks
These beans are
a small, pale, pink-colored pink bean. Pink beans
typically turn a reddish brown color when cooked
and can be used as a substitute for pinto beans.
Their sweet flavor and meaty texture makes them
popular for South American recipes and “Old
West” recipes like chili. Cooking
Time – 1 hour |
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