by Randall Beans | Sep 17, 2014 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Soup
You may know that beans are one of nature’s healthiest foods, with tons of protein, fiber and iron. But there’s one food that might outstrip even beans for the healthiest food title: kale. This dark, leafy green scores a perfect 1,000 on the Aggregate...
by Randall Beans | Sep 11, 2014 | Main Course, Pinto Beans, Recipes
Beans of all sorts feature prominently into classic Mexican cooking, whether they’re slowly stewed or used in a bright, fresh salsa. This week, we’re focusing on one of the most popular dishes we know: enchiladas. A tender tortilla wrapped around savory...
by Randall Beans | Sep 10, 2014 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Snacks
Fall is here and it’s time for everyone to head back to school for the year. That means choosing between school lunches or home-packed meals. In many cases, school lunches can lack the proper energy and nutrition needed for your little ones to succeed. Luckily,...
by Randall Beans | Sep 5, 2014 | Great Northern Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
Isn’t it great when you can wow your guests with a side dish? The addition of a trendy ingredient or unfamiliar flavor can take a recipe to the next level. Dinner guests will be wondering what the secret ingredient is and you’ll be smiling at their...
by Randall Beans | Sep 4, 2014 | Pinto Beans, Recipes, Salad
Eating protein rich food is a smart way to recover after a strenuous workout. We are always on the lookout for a pinto bean salad recipe with an extra helping of healthy. This week’s pinto bean salad recipe does double duty in the protein department because it...
by Randall Beans | Aug 29, 2014 | Blog, Pinto Beans, Recipes, Side Dish
The Mexican flag is pretty cool. With fields of green, white and red, it features an eagle clutching a snake in its talons, which represents the founding of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City. These frijoles bandera (literally “flag beans”)...
