Recipes from Heirloom Beans – Leite's Culinaria

Heirloom Beans

Heirloom bean expert Steve Sando provides descriptions of the many varieties now available, from Scarlet Runners to the spotted Eye of the Tiger beans. Nearly 90 recipes in the book will entice readers to cook up bowls of heartwarming Risotto and Cranberry Beans with Pancetta, or Caribbean Black Bean Soup. Close-up photos of the beans make them easy to identify. Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, these little treasures are the perfect addition to any meal.

Rancho Gordo’s Chiles Rellenos

Unlike traditional chiles rellenos, these are baked, not fried. But don't hold that against them. Bet you can't even tell the difference.

50 mins

Senate Bean Soup

A winter classic made with navy beans, a ham hock, and a handful of pantry ingredients that somehow meld together into a sum that's far, far superlative to its parts.

6 hrs

Borlotti Beans with Creamy Polenta

Put simply, this dish is perfectly cooked beans and stewed tomatoes hanging out on creamy, cheesy polenta.

2 hrs 15 mins