Six More Weeks of Winter? Bean There, Done That.
Punxsutawney Phil has made his annual prediction, and - surprise! - winter is sticking around for six more weeks. While Phil heads back to his burrow, we’re heading to the pantry… because if winter insists on hanging out, we’re insisting on warm, cozy, bean-filled meals.
At Harmony House Foods, we believe winter is best handled one comforting bowl at a time. Dehydrated beans are basically the superheroes of cold-weather cooking! Shelf-stable, hearty and endlessly versatile, they’re ready whenever winter weather decides to test us.
Let’s break down how to put your favorite dehydrated beans to work while we all wait for spring.
9 Beans to Carry You Through 6 More Weeks of Winter (and beyond!)
Perfect for chili, soups, tacos and rice bowls. Warm, smoky and always dependable - kind of like your favorite winter sweater.
Hello, refried beans and hearty stews! Pinto beans bring cozy comfort to burrito bowls, soups and slow-simmered winter meals.
Snow on the ground? Split pea soup in the pot. Thick, cozy and classic, this one practically is winter.
Chili season isn’t over yet. Kidney beans add hearty texture to chili, soups and casseroles that warm you right up.
Fast, filling and fantastic for winter curries, soups and shepherd’s pie-style comfort dishes. When you want cozy now, lentils deliver.
From creamy soups to roasted crunchy snacks to hearty stews, garbanzos are winter multitaskers. Bonus: they roast beautifully while snow falls outside.
Mild, creamy and perfect for white bean soups, chowders and casseroles. They’re the quiet overachievers of the bean world.
Classic red beans and rice? Yes, please. These beans are made for long simmers and big flavor - perfect for cold nights and second helpings.
Small but mighty. Navy beans shine in soups, baked bean dishes and cozy casseroles that make winter nights feel downright homey.
How Dehydrated Beans Win Winter
Why do we love dehydrated beans for the long winter stretch?
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They store beautifully
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Rehydrate when you need them
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They’re made for soups, stews and slow cooking
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Pantry staples = peace of mind
Basically, they’re the “calm and prepared” response to winter chaos.
Groundhog’s Verdict: More Winter, More Beans
If winter insists on staying cozy, we’re leaning all the way in. Big pots of soup. Slow-simmered stews. Warm bowls of comfort.
Stock the pantry, warm the kitchen and let dehydrated beans do what they do best - turn chilly days into seriously satisfying meals.
Six more weeks of winter?
No problem. We’ve got beans.
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