Although we plan to eat these delicious beans rather than grow them,
the beautiful crimson flowers on the scarlet runner’s vine are the
namesake for this richly colored bean with a firm texture and full nutty
flavor.
Volume: 20oz (1.25lb)
Why they’re Slow Food & an American Heirloom
Scarlet Runner beans are native to the US and we
have record of them being quite popular for home gardeners and regional recipes
as early as the 1750’s. The variety of legumes available to our forefathers is
certainly something to revive and celebrate!
We feel Scarlett Runner beans qualify as a
"Slow" food because Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans only supplies beans
from growers who are dedicated to producing and protecting the most delicious
bean varieties using sustainable practices. Most beans in our grocery stores
are imported from outside the US, but it’s said that Idaho is the downright
perfect agricultural setting for nurturing these gorgeous legumes.
Health Benefits
These beauties pack a nutrition-filled punch! Just one
serving, 1/4 cup of cooked beans, contains:
- 15% of the recommended daily value of iron
- 28% of the recommended daily value of fiber (7g)
-
8 grams of protein and more!
Uses
We personally like these nutty-flavored, colorful beans to
stand on their own with some of the seasoning ideas we mention below, but we’ve
heard their texture stands up beautifully in soups too. After they’ve been
soaked and simmered in some salted water we like to:
- Combine them with sautéed garlic and fresh chopped parsley (this
is the favorite preparation of our friends at Zursun)
- Stir them in with some caramelized onions and smoky lardons
- Use them as the colorful, hearty filling for vegetarian
tacos
-
Use the leftovers to make a green salad feel
hearty and filling
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