Foodie Chickie

While grocery shopping at my local fruit and veg stand I noticed pretty colored beans in their shell. They were greenish white with red dots. The sign said they were cranberry beans.

Cranberry beans are native to Northern Italy but can be found in the US as well. They are available fresh from Summer to Fall and have a creamy texture but nutty flavor. If you do find any, cook it a little longer then the recipe suggests. Unfortunetly the lovely red color will fade and become completely white during cooking.

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