Fun Facts About Fremont Beans
21st Century Bean is one of the few places that you can order Fremont Beans, and we’re proud to be able to introduce people to this unique and delicious bean! If you haven’t heard of the Fremont bean, you’re not alone! Here are a few fun facts about the bean, and you can order Fremont…
Why It Matters Where You Buy Your Food
Most of us want good, wholesome foods with traceability and readily verifiable ingredients. Thus, you want to buy from a trustworthy source. 21st Century Bean offers wholesale dry edible beans online in many different types and sizes that you’ll love. Below, we’ll go over why it matters where you buy your food. Shop our wholesale…
4 Benefits of Buying Dried Beans Instead of Canned
Beans offer a lot of health benefits. They are full of protein, antioxidants, and are good food for your health. Plus, they are great for appetite control. 21st Century Bean offers wholesale dry edible beans online in many different types and sizes. Below, we’ll go over four benefits of buying dried beans instead of canned…
4 Benefits of Buying Beans Direct From The Farm
21st Century Bean was formed in 1998 as a farmer-owned processing cooperative, and farmers have always been at the heart of our operation. As we’ve grown, we continue to provide beans straight from the farmer’s field to your family’s table. Learn more about the benefits of buying beans direct from the farm, and if you…
4 Reasons To Eat More Beans
There are tons of reasons to eat more beans, and today we’re sharing four of the most popular reasons people shop our gourmet beans! Continue reading to learn more, and if you’re ready to place your order with 21st Century Bean, view our products. Shop Gourmet Beans Ready to incorporate more beans into your diet?…
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Baked Beans
1 lb Pappy’s Pantry light red kidney beans, soak overnight 5 to 6 cups of water (start with 5 cups and add if necessary) 1 chopped onion 2 tsp white vinegar 1/3 C brown sugar 1 6 oz can tomato paste 4 TBSP ketchup 1 TBSP prepared mustard ¼ C Butter Sort and rinse…
Pappy’s Creamy Great Northern Beans
1 lb Pappy’s Great Northern Beans 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp salt and pepper Pinch of ground cloves 1 lb smoked ham, cut into 1# cubes 4 ½ C water 2 C. Chicken Broth Sort beans and put them into a large pot. Cover with fresh water and…
Yellow Split Pea Cheesy Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes Servings 8 cups Ingredients 1 lb. pasta rotini or pasta of choice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable; divided 1 cup split peas, yellow uncooked 1/2 cup onion roughly chopped 3 tbsps butter 1/2 cup yogurt Greek 3/4 cup cheese of your choice; shredded salt to taste springs thyme fresh Instructions Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, toss with olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside. Rinse the…
Beans: Are They Vegetable or Protein?
If you’ve ever stopped to think about beans and where they come from and the nutritional value they offer, you might be wondering — are beans considered a protein food or a vegetable? The fact is, beans are a very special type of food that is technically classified as a vegetable which also happens to…
A Beginner’s Guide To Eating More Beans
If you’re like many people who are trying to make better diet and lifestyle choices, then you’ve probably heard of the benefits of eating more plant-based protein such as beans, peas, and lentils. Not only are they a good choice for high-quality protein, but they are packed with fiber and nutrients our bodies need. In…