Rattlesnake beans

Rattlesnake (Phaseolus Vulgaris) beans are a new hybrid of the Pinto Bean. The name is derived from pods which are tightly curled like a resting snake. Rattlesnake Beans are a small bean, about 3/8 inch long, wild a mild flavor and delicate texture, the markings are the same on the pods as on the beans themselves. The color and pattern on the bean is similar, if not identical to the Pinto. Rattlesnake Beans are differentiated from the Pinto by their slightly square, blunt shape.

Suggested Use: The Rattlesnake Bean is very common in Southwestern cuisines, including Mexican food. The Rattlesnake Bean can be used in casseroles, stews and dips.

Pinto beans