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A fresh bean that grows in the sea in the form of a long, pencil thin, cylindrical green stem that may have spherical-shaped, spike-like buds on the ends.

A pea sized, off-white, oval shaped legume, which is more commonly called the navy bean. It has been a staple food for the U.S.

With a cream colored background accented in shades of dark burgundy markings, this variety of dried bean is similar in shape to other lima beans but is not related.

A name given to a group of beans that are basically white in color and have similar textures and flavor.

A variety of soup with two common ingredients that go well together to create a popular soup for all ages.

A very large, broad white bean, common to Italy, but not commonly grown in many regions throughout the world.

A plump looking dried bean, common in Italian cooking, that is white in color and round in shape. When cooked, this bean has a creamy, meaty texture that provides a flavor that is somewhat similar to smoked bacon.

A small snap green bean that is long and straight in shape, tender in texture, yet crisp and very tasty.

A type of snap bean that is similar to the green bean with an editable pod, except the pod is flatter and has purple colored strips running down a cream background.

Refers to various types of beans that have been dried in order to preserve them for future use. Among the most popular dried beans are navy, black, pinto, and kidney, which are available in bulk or in small packages.

A pea-sized, off-white, oval shaped legume, which is also called the Yankee bean. Its name comes from the fact that it has been a staple food for the U.S.

A dried kidney shape bean that is reddish brown in color, strong flavored and has a slight mealy (powdery) texture.

A sprout from newly germinated beans harvested for use as a vegetable. The sprouts can be obtained from a variety of beans and seeds with alfalfa, broccoli, and mung bean sprouts among the most commonly sought.

An Italian soup made in the manner of a traditional bean soup from the region of Tuscany. Tuscan White Bean Soup consists of a water-based broth which combines the flavors of the ingredients to provide an earthy bean flavor with a hint of tomato.

A variety of legume that is small and oval-shaped, pale pink in color, and grown throughout the world.

A popular type of small bean with a cream-colored flesh and black skin that has a slightly sweet flavor and a mealy texture.

A small, oval bean, reddish-brown to maroon in color, and native to China. It is usually sold in a dried form, but can also be purchased as a paste or flour.

A small snap green or yellow bean that is long and straight in shape, tender in texture, yet crisp and very tasty.

Also known as a chickpea, a garbanzo bean is a round, tan-colored legume with a slightly nutty flavor.

A chocolate powder produced from cocoa beans that have been roasted, husked, and processed to remove the fat, wihch is the cocoa butter contained in the bean.