The Colorado Dry Bean Committee is thrilled to announce the first official Colorado Bean Week this September 18 – 24, 2023. Join us in celebrating!
Beans
Explore the many benefits of beans, where to buy Colorado beans, and delicious ways to use them in your kitchen.
Cinnamon Banana Bean Bread
Delicious and nutritious light red kidney beans are the magical ingredient in this Cinnamon Banana Bean Bread.
Interview with a Colorado Bean Farmer
Farmer Zach Kruger was interviewed by Food Chat Host Greg Bloom to discuss why Zack chooses to grow beans. Listen to hear from a great local bean farmer!
Chili Crunch Pinto Bean Pockets
Spicy, yet simple, these perfect little bean pockets are filled with Colorado’s favorite bean: pintos. Creamy pintos + flavorful chilis = an irresistible snack.
Toasted Coconut Mayocoba Bean Donuts
Have you tried making donut batter with beans yet? If not, you won’t believe how delicious it is! Enjoy a batch of these baked bean donuts soon!
Colorado Bean Podcast Episode
Listen to this recording of the Food Chat Colorado bean podcast episode to learn about why beans are healthy for us, how Colorado beans are grown and produced, and much more!
Pinto Bean Soup
Colorado Proud highlighted Colorado pinto beans in their January recipe. Pick up some Colorado Proud pinto beans and try out this delicious pinto bean soup!
Colorado Beans to Celebrate the New Year
9News asked us to join their Saturday morning segment to talk about our favorite topic – Colorado beans! Watch the news segment here.
2023 Bean Summit
Thank you to everyone who participated in our fantastic Bean Summit! Here are videos, photos, and recipes from the chefs who prepared our delicious lunch!
Rajma Curry with Light Red Kidney Beans
In some Indian cultures, Rajma means kidney beans. This recipe features Colorado grown light red kidney beans in a warming winter curry.