Recent questions tagged bean

Description : Dolichos - Hyacinth Bean (Dol'ichos)

Last Answer : DESCRIPTION: This is a large group of tropical vines that grow 10 to 30 feet high. The most commonly grown kind is D. Lablab, the Hyacinth Bean. This pretty vine has lavender-purple or white, fragrant ... indoors in pots and set out when the weather is settled. VARIETIES: D. Lablab; D. lignosus.

Description : Apios - Groundnut, Potato Bean, Wild Bean (A'pios)

Last Answer : DESCRIPTION: This hardy North American plant was valued as food by Native Americans and frontiersmen who compared the leguminous plant to beans because of its pods, and the small, starchy, tubers produced ... are started from tubers or from seeds harvested from the pods. VARIETIES: A. americana

Description : Psophocarpus - Four-Angled Bean, Goa Bean, Princess Pea, Winged Bean

Last Answer : DESCRIPTION: These tender perennials have several common names, Winged Bean, Goa Bean, Four-angled Bean and Princess Pea. These plants come from the Old World tropics and are taller and more massive ... tall, sturdy teepee or other support for the vines to climb. VARIETIES: P. tetragonolobus.

Description : Cicer - Chick Pea, Garbanzo Bean

Last Answer : DESCRIPTION: This annual is commonly known as the Garbanzo Bean or Chick Pea. The Garbanzo Bean is a native of Asia and an important food item from the Mediterranean countries to India; they are full of ... in sandy or sandy loam soil. They should be set 6 inches apart. VARIETIES: C. arietinum.

Description : Ricinus - Castor Bean, Castor-Oil Plant (Ric'inus)

Last Answer : R.communis DESCRIPTION: This annual is from tropical Africa and is grown for its decorative foliage. These plants have upright growth, 5 to 15 feet. Their leaves are palmate (palm-shaped) and ... poisonous. R.communis VARIETIES: R. communis & varieties Gibsonii, Sanguineus, cambodgensis.

Description : Vicia - Broad Bean, Fava Bean

Last Answer : DESCRIPTION: This is a large group of hardy perennials and annuals. These plants are not ornamental, therefore, none are really grown in gardens. Most Vicias have thin stems covered with pinnate leaves ... names "large-seeded" or "small-seeded". Aquadulce and Ipro are two early-maturing types.

Description : How To Make A Mexican Bean Bracelets

Last Answer : Mexican jewelry is often made of silver with turquoise, amber and other stone-like decorations. Materials: -toilet paper roll -construction paper (we used black) or tinfoil -tinfoil looks more like silver, but ... tie the bracelet on when you slip it on your arm so it doesn't fall off as easily.

Description : Chicken and White Bean

Last Answer : Chicken and White Bean - serves 8 Preparation - 10 minutes, cooking time - 30 minutes. 3 16 oz cans Great Northern beans undrained 1 14 oz can fat-free chicken broth 1 tbsp dried onion flake 1 1/2 ... heat, simmer for 25 minutes. Add 3/4 cup elbow, spaghetti, or bow pasta during last 15 minutes.

Description : Lima Bean Soup

Last Answer : Lima Bean Soup - serves 2 Preparation - 20 minutes 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped carrot 2 tsp sweet margarine 1 cup each frozen green lima beans and canned chicken broth dash white ... smooth. Return to casserole and microwave on High for 2 minutes, until throughly heated. Stir in pepper.

Description : Bean and Cheese Dip

Last Answer : Bean and Cheese Dip 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and divided 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans ... spray. Top with cheese. Bake at 350�F for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining tomatoes.

Description : Creole Bean Soup

Last Answer : Creole Bean Soup Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup black beans and boil for 7 minutes. Add 1 cup black-eyed peas and boil 3 minutes longer. Meanwhile, place in crock-pot: 4 cups ... 1/4 cup butter, optional for added flavor Cook on low for 30 mins. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Description : Jalapeno Bean Burgers

Last Answer : Jalapeno Bean Burgers 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 Roma tomato, chopped 1 jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp chili powder 1 16-oz can kidney beans, drained 4 ... so the mixture can be formed into patties that hold together. Grill or dry fry in nonstick pan.

Description : Spicy Bean Burritos

Last Answer : Spicy Bean Burritos 3 Tbs olive oil 4 cups black beans, soft and cooked 2 cups rice, cooked 3 green onions, well chopped 4 garlic cloves, well chopped 1 medium red pepper, well chopped 2 ... over the beans and fold the ends up. Turn the burrito over with the seam down and serve with salsa.

Description : Bean Enchiladas

Last Answer : Bean Enchiladas 5 small potatoes, cubed 1 1-lb. can beans of choice, drained and rinsed 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1 tsp oregano or cilantro 1 tsp cumin Salt to taste 12 corn tortillas 8 ... Onion would have been good in these also, but my daughter hates onion and I didn't feel like fighting.