You ever just buy produce because it's pretty and don't really know what you're supposed to do with it? Well, that's what happened with these cranberry beans. It's not the first time I've done this. The dinosaur egg pluot springs to mind. They do lose their specialness once cooked, but they're tasty with a little basil, olive oil and lemon. Still, I'm thinking some cranberry bean-based craft that preserves their prettiness is in order.
I've never made cranberry beans before. I'm not much of a bean fan, in general. But yes, they are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteput them in a vase for an arrangement if you wanna get all martha stewart.
ReplyDeleteYeah, crafty time! Sounds great! Those really are pretty - I've never seen them before.
ReplyDeleteThey look pretty festive when they still have their coats on! Your bean dish sounds and looks delicious too.
ReplyDeleteThey're soooooo cute! And I bet they would taste even better with bacon, EVERYTHING DOES! Do you have any good lima bean recipes? I'm trying to get my wife to try them....(she had a bad childhood experience, or so she says)
ReplyDeleteI love that simple bean dish, just my style! Those beans are gorgeous. I wonder if you could dry out the pods?
ReplyDeleteNever have I worked with fresh; only the dried version from Rancho Gordo. Delicious, but now I'll be on the hunt for an armful of the fresh beans!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
*Heather*