Bean Varieties

• Black Beans -- Used in thick soups, Oriental and Mediterranean dishes
• Black-eyed peas -- Sometime called cowpeas. Used for main dishes
• Garbanzo beans -- Also called chick-peas. Used for small main dish or in salads.
• Great Northern beans -- A large white bean used in soups, salads, casseroles and baked beans.
• Kidney beans -- A red kidney-shaped bean used for chili con carne, bean salads and many Mexican dishes
• Lima beans -- Two varieties -- large lima and baby lima. Can be used in casseroles, soups, baked and various ways.
• Mung beans -- A small round green bean used for sprouting. Oriental bean sprouts come from this bean.
• Navy bean -- Small white bean. Delicious in soups and baked
• Pea beans -- Baked beans, soups, casseroles. Holds its shape even when cooked soft.
• Pinto bean -- A beige speckled bean used in salads, chili, Mexican foods, and so delicious just plain.
• Red and Pink bean -- Used especially in Mexican food
• Soy beans -- The most versatile bean. Also excellent for sprouting.
• Peas -- Good source of protein. Split peas have skins removed.
• Lentils -- Cook in a very short time. Good in soups, stews, and casseroles