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Anazasi and Rio Zape Beans beans were cross- pollinated by bees to produce a bean a full of flavor and creaminess with a rich bean gravy, voted the number one bean in a tasting of San Diego Chefs.

Undoubtedly the most delicious Lima beans in North America. Th come in in a variety of colors. The beans taste creamy and fruity with a hint of chocolate. Listed on the U.S. Slow Food Ark of Taste.

Produce a nutty flavor and retain their color when cooked. Are renowned for their ability to absorb the spicy flavors from chiles. Make a hearty and nutritious soup. Also known Zuni Gold.

A rare and beautiful bean originating from the Tarahumara Indians living in the Sierra Madre in Northern Mexico They are renowned for their long-distance running ability. A deliciously meaty and creamy bean that produces a wonderful dark bean pot liquor. Developed in cooperation with UC Davis.

The perfect gift to sample some of the unique variety of beans grown at Rio Del Rey. Packaged in a gift box are three 1/2lb bags of(clockwise from the top) Four Corners Gold, Anazape, and Mixed Tepary Beans. Recipes for each bean are also included.

Good Mother Stallard Beans have a wonderful, nutty, rich meaty flavor. They are one of the few dry beans that retains its colors through cooking. Named for Carrie Belle Stallard of Wise County, Virginia, this family heirloom dates to at least the 1930s. Many cooks list this as their favorite bean. It is great for soups, superior in baked beans, excellent for cold bean salads. or just as a side dish with a simple dressing.

Part of the tepary bean's appeal, in addition to its drought tolerance, is its superior nutritional content. It has a higher protein content (23–30%) than common beans such as pinto, kidney, and navy, as well as higher levels of oil, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium. While higher in all of these desired nutrients, tepary beans are lower in polyunsaturated fat and in the anti-enzymatic compounds which make common beans hard to digest (Hamama and Bhardwaj 2002). … Tepary beans are proving to be an ideal food for people prone to diabetes or suffering from diabetes owing to the beans' high fiber level, which make them a "slow-release food"; that is, tepary beans' sugars are released slowly and steadily, rather than in a spike as in many high carbohydrate, low fiber foods common in our diets.

Have a creamy texture, wonderful rich flavor, and make a thick broth from the water they are simmered in. Their tender skins disappear in cooking. A great choice for chili, refried beans, dips and casseroles, and pureed hearty soups.

Originally from South America.

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