Tepary Beans – (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray)
Tepary beans are native to the canyons and arroyos of southern Arizona. Indians have cultivated this crop for hundreds of years.
Beans, corn, and squash are known as the Three Sisters used in a combination of dishes and were a source of nutrition in southern Arizona.
The flavor is a unique nutty taste not found in any other variety of beans. These can be prepared in the same way as pintos and seasoned any way desired. Cooked until tender with bacon, onion and a little salt and pepper, these beans make a great meal by themselves, or can be refried and used in a number of dishes.