DeLallo Light Red Kidney Beans are meaty, full-bodied legumes with a hint of sweetness and a light red hue. Famous for their starring role in homemade chili recipes, kidney beans are a versatile pantry staple in both hot and cold applications. Their hearty texture and deliciousness makes them a great bean for more than just chili, but soups, salads and pasta dishes.
- Superior kidney beans harvested at peak flavor.
- Earthy, sweet balanced flavor.
- Hearty, meaty texture.
- Convenient, versatile pantry staple.
- Perfect protein for vegan and vegetarian dishes.
- Non GMO.
- Kosher.
- Gluten free.
- Fat free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Kidney beans are best known for their starring role in chili recipes, but they can be used in so many ways—both hot and cold. Use Light Red Kidney Beans to create cold bean salads, refried beans and mashed bean hummus dips. Their hearty texture makes them great as a protein-rich meat substitute in Sloppy Joes, burgers, tacos and even meatballs. Kidney beans are great paired up with rice in hearty Cajun-style entrées and curry creations.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are light 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 light red kidney beans and dark 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, cooked pinto beans are earthy and nutty with a creamy texture. Cooked 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 light 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 them up with rice to create Cajun-style entrées and even curries.
