Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

APPALOOSA BEANS

Description:

Appaloosa Beans are a hybrid of the Pinto Bean and are related to the Kidney Bean.  The Appaloosa Bean is a slender, curved, elongated bean.  The front half of the bean is ivory colored and the latter half is speckled with purplish-maroon blotches.  This bean is about ½ inch long and the markings are similar to Appaloosa ponies.  The Appaloosa Bean was developed in Palouse, the area of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho. With a flavor that is similar to the Black Bean, Appaloosa Beans are more intense and earthy tasting.  They have a granular and woody texture that is particularly good when used in chili or cooked and mashed with cheese and hot sauce and served as a side dish. 

Suggested Use:

Appaloosa Beans make tasty refried beans and are superior with hot chilies and tomatoes.  After soaking, they can be slow cooked or pressure-cooked.  1 cup dried makes about 2 ½ cups cooked.  They hold their shape well when cooked.  Perfect for chilies, dips, spreads, stews, casseroles and soups.  Use anywhere you would normally use a Pinto Bean.