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Calico Bean Blend

Calico Bean Blend is a harvest medley of colorful legumes and grains, including: Red Chief Lentils, Green Lentils, Small Baby Lima Beans, Green Split Peas, Yellow Split Peas, Navy Beans, Blackeye Peas, Pinto Beans, Small Red Beans and Pearled Barley. 

 

  • Protein- and fiber-rich
  • Lentils, split peas and barley dissolve during cooking, lending creaminess and body to the soup

 

Basic Prep

Sort carefully and rinse thoroughly, with mild agitation, until water runs clear. Place blend in a pot with a lid.  Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

 

Suggested Uses

  • Calico Bean Blend cooks down into a thick soup, as the lentils, split peas and barley dissolve during the cooking process
  • Meat or vegetable stock can be used to flavor this blend, along with vegetables, dried or fresh herbs, chiles, meat or sausage

 

Description

  • Calico Bean Blend is a harvest medley of colorful, protein- and fiber-rich legumes and grains, ideal for giving hearty soups a gourmet feel and a burst of color. This blend includes Red Chief Lentils, Green Lentils, Small Baby Lima Beans, Green Split Peas, Yellow Split Peas, Navy Beans, Black-Eye Peas, Pinto Beans, Small Red Beans and Pearled Barley.
  • The lentils, split peas and barley in the blend dissolve during the cooking process, lending creaminess and body to the soup, while the beans retain their shape.
  • Calico Bean Blend works well with savory and spicy seasonings, as well as fresh herbs and vegetables, allowing for numerous creative interpretations of the final product.

 

Storage & handling

Store in a dry, cool place.

 

Ingredients

Beans, Peas, Lentils, Pearled Barley.

Calico Soup, Blend

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