If you don't get the newsletter...Last night I added a few new seed varieties at Mary's Heirloom Seeds. One of the super cool varieties is a Royalty Purple Podded Bean.
56 days. Bush variety. Tender, bright purple pods turn green when cooked. Prolific producer and a good home garden variety. Beautiful addition to your garden and very tasty. Plant a row every three weeks until July for a long harvest period.
In 50-60 days I hope to share a picture of a recipe that I made with my new purple beans! For now, enjoy the recipe I found at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Braised Green and Purple Beans with Green and Purple Basil
8oz (250gr) green and purple beans
3 shallots preferably freshly dug
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup chicken stock
handful green basil, snipped
handful purple basil, snipped
2 tsp butter
Top and tail beans...cut off the ends. Cut in half. Cut shallots in half. Heat olive oil in a small skillet. Add shallots and sauté until starting to brown about 5 minutes. Add beans, stock, cover and simmer over medium heat until just barely tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover and cook off any remaining liquid. Remove from heat, add butter, herbs, stir to combine and serve.
***On a side note***
I am trying to start a little 'trend' here at Mary's Kitchen. I missed Meatless on Monday this week because I just HAD to share my Giving Back post. One of these days I might add a link party but for now I'd be thrilled if you joined me!
Mondays will be Meatless on Monday!
Fridays will be Raw Food Friday!
I never have and they are beautiful! It sounds like a great recipe too!
ReplyDeleteI think I'll try this recipe with green beans first. It sounds delicious and I have both green and purple basil still in the garden!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are so pretty! I have never seen them before.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Stephanie
I've never seen a purple bean! New GFC friend. Connie at http://hotflashncraftn.blogspot.com/, hope you stop by and be mine, too.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of them, but have never eaten them. Your recipe sounds good! Thanks for sharing at A Humble Bumble :)
ReplyDeleteI have never tired these, but they look good :)
ReplyDelete-Melanie
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Oh My MIL grew them last year and they were delicious and the kids thought they were fun to pick probably because of the colour. B
ReplyDeleteWell purple eggplant so I guess purple pea pods will work ~ great post ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
ReplyDeleteI have grown them the past two years, they turn green when you cook them! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's what I read. Looking forward to growing new stuff!
DeleteHey there, I'm a new follower on GFC! Found you via Thursday Favorite Things. I've never seen a purple podded bean before but they are beautiful! Now I want to plant some of them next year :)
ReplyDeleteTammy
ourneckofthewoods.net
Thanks for stopping by Tammy! If you need seeds please check out the link to Mary's Heirloom Seeds. I always include free seed packs with each order!
DeleteI've never had purple beans. Your dish sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThose look amazing! So glad to be following you!!!
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MMM. Posts like this give me the urge to garden!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bounty, I thank you so much for sharing. :)
♥Linsey
I have and these are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI have never seen purple bean pods. It is really interesting that they turn green when cooked. I am happy to join you anytime. I always love reading your blog. Thanks for linking at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party every week. I really appreciate it.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
OH my goodness I have never, ever seen those before. This nature, she never ceases to amaze. =)
ReplyDeleteAloha,
I just wanted to you to know how incredibly sweet it was to have you at An Aloha Affair last week. I hope you'll join me and our team of beautiful bloggers this week for an even bigger affair. I'll save a spot just for you...
Cheers,
Nicole
localsugarhawaii.com
We used to get these from our CSA. They're great, very favourful.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful -- I'd love to taste one. :)
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing. I will have to order some from you this spring! Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beans. Love the color! Makes me want to be in the garden planting stuff.
ReplyDeleteThey look so beautiful! I'd like to make them just for the impact the colour would have when serving them.
ReplyDeleteNever seen them before but they are absolutely beautiful. Wonder what they looked like cooked?? Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library Link-Up!
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteYou always have some food I have never had or tried before, I love it.
Steph
swtboutique.blogspot.com
ps
...and I was a food's major in college!
How interesting! I love any kind of bean. I will have to tell my son about the purple ones. He is the garden grower. Thank you for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I have never seen purple beans! Wonder if they taste different than green beans.
ReplyDeleteI have seen these in seed catalogs but never tried any. They are beautifully colored beans!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! Isn't nature amazing! Thanks for linking up on Ladies Holiday this Friday! Happy weekend and we hope to see you next week. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThose look wonderful. I've heard that darker colored vegetables are always really healthy! Thanks for joining my party!
ReplyDeleteThose are way cool looking, what a gorgeous color! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever had royal purple beans before, but they look like something I'd definitely try. Let me know if you ever do start your Meatless on Monday link-up. Thanks so much for sharing at last week's Meatless Monday :)
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous beans!Thanks for sharing on Wicked Good Wednesday at www.wildernesswife.com!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of them before. I love the bright color though. I'm so glad you linked up at Romance on a dime.
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