Colorado grown, dry light red kidney beans, stand up to all the rich players of this popular dish. And the crispy and creamy cheeses make life better in general.
Videos
Explore Colorado bean fields, delicious ways to use beans, and research.
Jason Webb Talks Black-Eyed Peas!
Jason Webb of Trinidad Benham recently starred in a video on cowpeas AND a KUNC NPR for Northern Colorado podcast. Jason is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate – bravo, Jason!
Smoked Beans
Just in case the words “smoked beans” aren’t enough to make you salivate, check out this video to see what G-Que BBQ is doing with beans to make them the star of the show, as they deserve!
Celebrate National Soup Month with Colorado Pintos!
Colorado pinto beans are perfect any day of the year, but there is something extra special about a Colorado pinto and ham soup in winter.
Eat Black-Eyed Peas for Good Luck
There is a tradition that eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day can bring good luck and financial prosperity for the new year. 9News Denver interviewed our Outreach Director, Chelsea Didinger, to hear about this tradition, black-eyed peas in Colorado, and a tasty recipe.
Pinto Pineapple Muffins
Celebrate the delicious versatility of beans with these Pinto Pineapple Muffins made with Colorado pintos!
Chili Roasted Garbanzo Beans
Enjoy this video on how to make Roasted Chile Garbanzo Beans (aka Chickpeas).
Colorado Pinto Bean Pasta Fazool Recipe
Yum, Pasta Fazool with Colorado pinto beans! Created by Chef Adamo with Greg Bloom of Barber’s Foods.
Interview with Larry Lande of Northern Feed and Bean
Larry Lande, owner of Northern Feed and Bean, discuss the Colorado bean industry with Greg Bloom, owner of Barber’s Foods, a Denver food distributor that sells Colorado beans.
Colorado Bean Harvest
Wondering what a Colorado bean harvest looks like? Check it out! Greg Bloom of Barber’s Foods and Chef Jackson Lamb of Metropolitan State University will be our guides.