DeLallo Dark Red Kidney Beans are versatile legumes most famous for their starring role in homemade chili recipes. A variety of common beans with a dark red hue, their meaty texture and nutty, sweet flavor make them a versatile pantry staple in many more creations—both hot and cold. Dark Red Kidney Beans are packed with protein and heart-healthy fiber, making them a great meat substitute in a number of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
- The finest beans harvested at the peak of flavor.
- Earthy, nutty and slightly sweet.
- Creamy with a hearty, meaty bite.
- Convenient pantry staple.
- Versatile ready-to-use ingredient: just rinse and drain.
- Hearty protein-packed ingredient for vegan and vegetarian recipes
- Non GMO.
- Kosher.
- Gluten free.
- Fat free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Dark red kidney beans are most famous for their role in homemade chili recipes. They can also be used in bean soups and vegetable soups as a protein-rich feature. Use them in cold bean salads as well as mashed bean hummus dips. Their flavor is balanced and their texture is meaty, making them a great substitute for ground beef in burgers, tacos, meatballs and Sloppy Joes. Create Cajun-style entrées with rice and curry dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are dark red kidney beans?
Kidney beans are a type of common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, named for their kidney shape. They range from light red to dark reddish brown in color. Rich in fiber, protein and various nutrients, both kidney beans are a healthy legume with a meaty texture and a balanced earthy, sweet flavor. While they are most popular for their role in chili recipes, they are a versatile bean with a place in many dishes, both hot and cold. There are two popular varieties of kidney beans called “light kidney beans” and “dark kidney beans.” The darker beans have a deeper color and a thicker skin.
What is the difference between dark red kidney beans and red kidney beans?
There aren’t many differences between light red and dark red kidney beans. For one, the darker red kidney beans have a thicker skin, and some say, a bit more flavor. They are similar in texture and nutritional profile.
What is the difference between dark red kidney beans and light red kidney beans?
There aren’t many differences between light red and dark red kidney beans. For one, the darker red kidney beans have a thicker skin, and some say, a bit more flavor. They are similar in texture and nutritional profile.
What is the difference between kidney beans and pinto beans?
There are many differences between kidney beans and pinto beans. While both are from the same family— the common bean, or Phaseolus vulgaris—kidney beans can be spotted immediately, because they are generally larger than pinto beans. Where pinto beans have a more oval shape with a brown-to-tan color, kidney beans are darker and more reddish-brown in hue. When it comes to flavor and texture, pinto beans are earthy and nutty with a creamy texture. Kidney beans are meatier in texture with a flavor that is earthy and nutty but also slightly sweet. They both contain fiber, protein and similar nutrients.
What do I do with dark red kidney beans?
Kidney beans are the stars of homemade chili recipes. They can also be used in bean soups and vegetable soups as a protein-rich feature. Create picnic bean salads and mashed bean hummus dips. Their balanced flavor and meat texture makes them a great substitute for meat in burgers, tacos, meatballs and Sloppy Joes. Pair up dark kidney beans with rice to create Cajun-style entrées and even curries.
