Anasazi Bean
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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.