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Article: All about beans
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- Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)
- Article date:
- April 6, 2005
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Here is a general description and taste profile of popular
varieties of canned beans and canned peas, from the food section of
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.
Beans, peas and lentils are members of the legume family of
vegetables.
* Black beans: Medium black-skinned ovals; rich, earthy taste and
soft texture; also referred to as turtle beans.
* Black-eyed peas: Small, beige beans with a black dot at the
inside curve; vegetable flavor and mealy texture.
* Cannellini beans: Large, firm white beans; smooth, creamy
texture and mellow flavor; also referred to as white kidney beans.
* Chickpeas or garbanzo beans: Firm tan beans with a rounded,
irregular shape; mild peanut or nutty flavor.
* Fava ...