Hidatsa Red Bean Salad with Celery and Lime
Hidatsa Red beans may look similar to other red beans, but the similarity stops there. It has a unique, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, beany taste. We like to balance out...
Welcome to Rancho Gordo
- Heirloom Beans
- Grains & Seeds
- Chiles & Chile Sauces
- Herbs & Spices
Why Heirloom Beans?
While they have a lower yield and are much more difficult to grow, the pay off is in the unique flavors and textures that you just don't find with bland commodity beans.
SALAD OF THE DAY
July is Salad of the Day month at Rancho Gordo. We'll be featuring a salad every day in July to keep you cool and well fed.
BEAN COOKING 101
How to Cook Beans in the Rancho Gordo Manner
There is not one single method of cooking beans. At its most basic, you want to simmer the pot until the beans are soft. Soaking can speed up the...
"Rancho Gordo's legumes are extremely giftable because they're shelf-stable, so even if your giftee doesn't get around to whipping up a batch of garlicky chickpeas until next year, they'll still taste just as good."
- USA Today
More Rancho Gordo Recipes
White Bean Salad with Italian Salsa Verde
Italian salsa verde is one of those versatile sauces that can boost almost any dish. We especially love it paired with creamy white beans and crunchy vegetables. It's endlessly adaptable,...
Loncheria Fusion Kitchen's Lentil Ceviche
Earlier this year, we celebrated the grand opening of our new downtown Napa store with catering by Felipe Lezama of Loncheria Fusion Kitchen. All the food was incredible, but these lentil...
Emily Nunn's Spicy Butternut Squash Salad with Herbed Chickpeas and Labneh
Emily Nunn runs The Department of Salad newsletter, an endless source of salad wisdom. She shared this salad, which she especially loves because "all the elements— roasted winter squash, peppery...