CANARY BEAN

Canary beans are a legume native to Mexico and the Canary Islands. They can be found throughout Latin America, but their popularity has spread all over North America as well. Canary beans have been cultivated in Central and South America for centuries so they could be used by humans as food long before Europeans arrived on this continent! Native Americans would cook them with other vegetables or eat them raw after boiling, mashing, frying, or roasting until crisp-tender.

Origin: Mexico

Flavor profile: mild

Used in: soups, rice dishes, curries, stews

Health benefits: high-protein food that can act as a meat substitute. The legumes have great nutritional value and also provide fiber content which is good for your digestive system.