Anasazi Bean

About

Anasazi beans are small, kidney shaped, purple and white beans in the same family as pinto beans.

Information

Other names: cave bean, Aztec bean, Jacob's cattle, New Mexico appaloosa
Translations: アナサジービーン, Anasazi بقول, 아나 사지 콩, Анасази Бин, Anasazi बीन, Анасазі Бін, 阿纳萨齐比恩, Анасази Бин, Anasazi Бийн

Physical Description

Colors: Purplish-red and white flecked, cooking into solid pink

Tasting Notes

Flavors: mild, sweet, rich
Mouthfeel: Mealy

Social/Political

History: The name "anasazi" is a Navajo word for "ancient ones." This 1500-year-old variety was first cultivated by Native Americans in the American Southwest--probably New Mexico.

Author

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