Delicious and nutritious light red kidney beans are the magical ingredient in this Cinnamon Banana Bean Bread.
Recipes
Looking for tasty and versatile ways to use Colorado beans? Look no further! We are continuously adding recipes here, so be sure to check back again soon.
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!
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.
Black-Eyed Peas in Butter
Trust us, black-eyed peas are not just for New Year’s! Try this delicious, super satisfying, and simple recipe for Black-Eyed Peas in Butter.
Cool Beans Colorado Bean Showcase
At the Cool Beans Colorado Bean Showcase, five amazing chef and university student teams partnered to showcase Fiesta Beans (a zesty kettle cooked bean) and Rocky Mountain Pinto Tempeh in delicious and creative ways.
Mayocoba Beans & Basil Pasta Sauce
Garden fresh herbs and Colorado Mayocoba beans make the perfect pasta sauce. The next time you are craving a delicious and satisfying bowl of pasta, be sure to give this a try!