What's the "BEAN" in Red Beans and Rice?!

Question: There are as many Red Beans & Rice recipes that call for kidney beans as for "red beans," but a red bean is actually a medium-sized variety of kidney bean.


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Answers: There are as many Red Beans & Rice recipes that call for kidney beans as for "red beans," but a red bean is actually a medium-sized variety of kidney bean.


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Red kidney beans or small red beans are used and they are usually (but not always) soaked beforehand

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I usually use kidney beans or pinto for that recipe.. either works well

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Kidney..

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They are red kidney beans, but you can use pinto beans also. Personally I love kidney beans, you can use them in chili also. Black beans and rice is also a very good dish.

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kidney bean

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red kidney bean, also great in chili !!!

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dark red kidney

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