Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

KIDNEY, LIGHT RED

Description:

These robust and full flavored beans are most widely used in making chili.  Dark Red Kidney Beans are medium sized, elongated beans with a light amber color; the color is constituent and smooth with no markings. Popular because of its deep, full flavor and smooth texture, the Kidney bean is widely used in salads, chili and rice dishes.   Red Kidney beans are commonly used in Mexican, Brazilian and Chinese dishes and go well in any recipe calling for a large, firm bean.

Suggested Use:
Delicious in bean and bacon salad, curry, baked beans, chili, dips, and bean spreads.  In some parts of Asia, Kidney beans are cooked with coconut milk and hot chilies.  In Mexico and the Southwest, Kidney beans are used in dishes with chilies, cumin, coriander, onions, and cilantro.Substitutes: Red, Pinto, Chili, Tolosana, Adzuki or Roman beans.