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Brussels Sprouts
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Green Swiss Chard
Swiss chard leaves grow on a pale whitish-green stalk. Shiny and dark green, the crinkly green leaves offer a taste that lies somewhere between asparagus and celery with possibly a hint of beet.
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Seasons/Availability
Coco Shelling Beans are available June into August.
Description/Taste
Coco shelling beans offer a mild, somewhat sweet flavor. Black in color and measuring three-eighths of an inch in length, its firm texture is succulent and smooth.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as coco blanc beans, French cuisine favors coco beans for making cassoulet, a hearty French stew.
Geography/History
The seeds of the Coco shelling beans were originally cultivated in North Dakota.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Coco Shelling Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Coco Shelling Beans are available June into August.
Description/Taste
Coco shelling beans offer a mild, somewhat sweet flavor. Black in color and measuring three-eighths of an inch in length, its firm texture is succulent and smooth.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as coco blanc beans, French cuisine favors coco beans for making cassoulet, a hearty French stew.
Geography/History
The seeds of the Coco shelling beans were originally cultivated in North Dakota.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Coco Shelling Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.| San Diego Foodstuff |
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Three-Bean Summer Salad with Warm Beef Bacon Vinaigrette |
