Bean & Pea Blend
Our Bean & Pea Blend is a colorful combination of beans and split peas, convenient for any recipe that calls for multiple legumes.
Suggested uses
Basic prep
Carefully sort beans and rinse thoroughly. Soak overnight. Rinse and place in a large pot, covered with fresh water. Bring water to a boil for 3 minutes, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 60 to 90 minutes, until tender.
Storage & handling
Store in a cool, dry place.
Ingredients
Beans, Peas.
Our colorful, hearty Bean & Pea Blend consists of a variety of cranberry, pinto, light red kidney, Great Northern, black turtle, French navy, flageolet, and cannellini beans with green and yellow split peas. A perfect balance of creamy texture, interesting color, mild flavor and healthy nutrients, this healthful mix makes for an attractive and easy blend for salads and full-bodied soups.
Beans and peas belong to the family of legumes, a genre of plant species used for their edible seeds that boast a high nutrient density with low-maintenance production and storage. They contain high levels of protein, essential minerals and fiber while maintaining a low level of fats.
Classic recipe
Bean and Pea Soup with Kale and Bacon
Bean & Pea Blend, a custom combination of colorful beans and split peas is right at home in this recipe. The beans remain plump, while the split peas dissolve into the liquid for a no fuss hearty soup.
