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Bean Reference Chart
Small Red Bean
 Dark red color, with flavor and properties similar to Dark Red Kidney bean, only smaller
Holds shape and firmness when cooked
Also called Small Red Mexican bean
Often used in soups and Creole dishes
Cooking Time: 1-1½ hours
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Black Bean
 Medium-sized, black-skinned ovals
Also called Turtle bean
A favorite in South and Central American and Caribbean cuisine
Cooking Time: 1-1½ hours
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Great Northern Bean
 Medium-sized, white oval
Belongs to the White bean or Haricot bean family
Often used in soups, stews and Cassoulet
Cooking Time: 45-60 minutes
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Pinto Bean
 Medium-sized, mottled beige and brown ovals
When cooked, loses mottling and turns brown
Staple in Latino cooking
Often found, whole or refried, in favorites like burritos and tacos
Cooking Time: 1½-2 hours
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Pink Bean
 Small, pale, pink-colored
Turns reddish-brown when cooked
Often used in South American recipes and "Old West" recipes like chili
Cooking Time: 1 hour
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Light Red Kidney Bean
 Large, light red and kidney-shaped
Famous in Red Beans and Rice
Popular in chili, soups and salads
Cooking Time: 1½-2hours
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Dark Red Kidney Bean
 Large, deep reddish-brown and kidney-shaped
Famous in Red Beans and Rice
Popular in chili, soups and salads
Cooking Time: 1½-2 hours
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Cranberry Bean
 Medium-sized, mottled tan and red ovals
Becomes tender easily and absorbs flavors of spices very well
Also called Roman bean
A favorite in Italian dishes
Cooking Time: 45-60 minutes
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Navy Bean
 Small, white ovals
Belongs to the White bean or Haricot bean family
Often used in baked beans, soups and salad
Cooking Time: 1½-2 hours
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NORTHARVEST BEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
50072 East Lake Seven Road
Frazee, MN 56544
Ph: 218-334-6351 | Fax: 218-334-6360
Email: nhbean@loretel.net
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