Anasazi® Beans, 1.75 LBS

Anasazi (Phaseolus Vulgaris) is a small legume related to the Kidney Bean. These beans are about 1/2 inch long with a dappled burgundy and cream color. When cooked, the color fades to form a dark pink. The Anasazi has a mild flavor and firm texture. Cultivation of this bean can be traced back to the Anasazi Indians who lived in the southwestern region of America. Anasazi is one of the few cultivated crops grown by Native Americans. The bean's name comes from the cliff-dwelling Anasazi Tribe of the Four Corners area, where Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico come together. The name "Anasazi" comes from the Navajo word meaning "ancient ones." The patterns on the beans are similar to the markings on Jersey cows.