Produce Briefs...
Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Mauve runners are available from late summer to early winter.
Current Facts
Shelling beans begin as they end. The dried beans saved from prior harvests are sown. Then there are the flowers and foliage (both edible). Next, the beans are young and tender (fresh shelling beans) and finally dried beans. The beans can be harvested at each stage during the process.
Description/Taste
The mauve runner bean is, in fact a runner variety that is extremely versatile, a prolific grower and producer. Its pods house striking, extra large kidney-shaped pink and black speckled beans. They require a longer cooking time than typical shelling beans due to their size, and the skins are heartier. Once cooked the beans are creamy, with a savory, very nutty, almost meaty flavor.
Applications
Simmer these vibrant beans in chicken stock, with tomatoes, fresh herbs, currants and fresh corn for a flavorful ragout. They turn a deep chocolate brown when cooked, retaining some of their distinctive markings. They would make a striking addition to a mixed bean salad dressed with bacon vinaigrette, or a hearty alternative to lima beans in a summer succotash.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mauve Runner Shelling Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| 2 PEAS IN A POD |
Seasons/Availability
Mauve runners are available from late summer to early winter.
Current Facts
Shelling beans begin as they end. The dried beans saved from prior harvests are sown. Then there are the flowers and foliage (both edible). Next, the beans are young and tender (fresh shelling beans) and finally dried beans. The beans can be harvested at each stage during the process.
Description/Taste
The mauve runner bean is, in fact a runner variety that is extremely versatile, a prolific grower and producer. Its pods house striking, extra large kidney-shaped pink and black speckled beans. They require a longer cooking time than typical shelling beans due to their size, and the skins are heartier. Once cooked the beans are creamy, with a savory, very nutty, almost meaty flavor.
Applications
Simmer these vibrant beans in chicken stock, with tomatoes, fresh herbs, currants and fresh corn for a flavorful ragout. They turn a deep chocolate brown when cooked, retaining some of their distinctive markings. They would make a striking addition to a mixed bean salad dressed with bacon vinaigrette, or a hearty alternative to lima beans in a summer succotash.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mauve Runner Shelling Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Big Oven |
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Stew of Shrimp And Runner Beans |
| San Diego Foodstuff |
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Three-Bean Summer Salad with Warm Beef Bacon Vinaigrette |
| Healthy Green Kitchen |
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Runner Bean Salad with Radicchio, Radish and Red Onion |
