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Hot House Cucumbers
Similar to common cucumbers, hothouse cucumbers are much longer, contain fewer seeds and are most often called English cucumbers.
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
Purple Hull Pink-Eye shelling beans are available August to November.
Current Facts
Often you will see fresh shelling beans at the market that have some serious imperfections on the outside: brown spots, damp spots, shriveling pods- Purple Hill Pink-Eyes are no exception. This is actually a good indicator that what is on the inside is plump and ready for the plucking, full of rich bean flavor, the dampness indicating the bean is still tender and ready to eat, now.
Description/Taste
Purple Hull Pink-Eye Shelling Beans resemble black-eye peas, except for the color of their "eyes". Fresh beans sport a greenish color, but turn white when in their dried stage. The sweet, rich flavor is delicate but complex.
Applications
Fresh shelling beans require little cooking time, little seasonings and their shelf-life is rather short. For the most part, the pod is inedible. To be safe, if it is in its shell, shell it, if its dried, soak it. Cook the dried beans as you would any dried bean - all varieties have different cooking times.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Purple Hull Pink Eye Shelling Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Purple Hull Pink-Eye shelling beans are available August to November.
Current Facts
Often you will see fresh shelling beans at the market that have some serious imperfections on the outside: brown spots, damp spots, shriveling pods- Purple Hill Pink-Eyes are no exception. This is actually a good indicator that what is on the inside is plump and ready for the plucking, full of rich bean flavor, the dampness indicating the bean is still tender and ready to eat, now.
Description/Taste
Purple Hull Pink-Eye Shelling Beans resemble black-eye peas, except for the color of their "eyes". Fresh beans sport a greenish color, but turn white when in their dried stage. The sweet, rich flavor is delicate but complex.
Applications
Fresh shelling beans require little cooking time, little seasonings and their shelf-life is rather short. For the most part, the pod is inedible. To be safe, if it is in its shell, shell it, if its dried, soak it. Cook the dried beans as you would any dried bean - all varieties have different cooking times.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Purple Hull Pink Eye Shelling Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Spinach Tiger |
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Pasta with Purple Hull Peas and Red Wine (Risotto Style) |
