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Kidney Beans
The large kidney-shaped seeds of Phaseolus vulgaris, dried or cooked. The red colour is in the skin.
Origin
A common bean from the Americas, now grown worldwide.
Flavour
Mild, mealy, and a little sweet.
How to use it
Boil dried beans hard after soaking. A brief simmer is not enough to make them comfortable to eat. Tinned beans are already cooked.
Storage
Dried beans keep airtight and cool for a year. Cooked beans go in the fridge.
Recipes using it
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