Recipes

4 Reasons To Support American Farmers

By Stacey | February 20, 2023

At 21st Century Bean Processing, we’re proud to be a leader in producing high-quality, domestically grown, non-GMO, gluten-free dry beans, lentils, and split peas. We are committed to supporting our American farmers and providing consumers with quality ingredients for gourmet meals. Here are a few reasons why you support American farmers by purchasing our gourmet…

4 Bean Varieties You May Have Never Tried

By Stacey | January 25, 2023

If you’ve visited 21st Century Bean before, you already know that beans are a great source of protein and are a staple in many diets. However, bean varieties come in all shapes and sizes, and there are so many to explore that it’s impossible to know them all. Today, we’d like to share four of…

4 Reasons To Buy Your Beans From 21st Century Bean

By Stacey | January 4, 2023

Why You Need To Incorporate Beans Into Your Thanksgiving Dinner

By Stacey | November 18, 2022

When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, most people consider the turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing to be the stars of the show. But what if you incorporated something different this year? At 21st Century Bean, we believe every Thanksgiving meal is made better with our gourmet beans. Keep reading to learn why you should add…

Bowl of beans

Why Beans Are GMO-Free

By Stacey | September 14, 2022

At 21st Century Bean, we’re serious about beans. These versatile legumes have been a dietary staple for centuries, and today they continue to be one of our go-to superfoods. However, with more and more foods becoming GMOs these days, it’s easy to wonder if beans will be next. Fortunately, the products at 21st Century Bean…

spoonfulls of beans

4 Common Questions We Receive About Beans

By Stacey | July 11, 2022

21st Century Bean produces quality bean products. With our years of experience and knowledge, we are happy to answer common questions about our beans.   Our beans can be a delicious staple in your diet. To get recipes or find answers to more of your bean questions, learn more here!  

Meet Your Protein Requirements with Split Yellow Pea and Potatoes

By Stacey | June 7, 2022

If you are currently on a fitness journey that requires a certain protein intake per day, you may think that you’re limited to specific food groups. Not many people know, but there is actually a large variety of foods that contain significant amounts of protein and fibers, two of the most important nutrients for a…

One-Pot Split Pea Soup

By Stacey | May 13, 2022

Recipe by Chef Alli’s Inc. 1 cup green split peas 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika  1 tsp minced chipotle peppers packed in adobo, found in the Hispanic food section of your favorite grocer  3 sweet potatoes, diced 1 large onion, diced 4 ribs celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 6…

A wooden spoon with a variety of dried beans.

Alternate Options For Beef As Prices Continue to Soar

By Stacey | April 14, 2022

As the prices for beef continue to soar, many people are starting to look for alternate options. While beef may be a staple in many diets, there are plenty of other proteins that can provide the same nutrients and flavor. One great option is gourmet dried beans. Dried beans from 21st Century Bean are a…

The Impact of Food Choices on Life Expectancy

By Stacey | March 22, 2022

Did you know that the food choices you make every day have a direct impact on your life expectancy? It’s true! In this blog post, our team at 21st Century Bean Processing will discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods, and how legumes specifically can help you live a longer, healthier life. Dried beans are…