Red Kidney Beans

Kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), also known as “common beans,” come from a twining, annual plant, where each alternating leaf consist of three broad to rhombic ovate pointed leaflets. The flowers are purple, yellow or white in the form of axillary sparse clusters. The material of the kidney bean pods are curled, yellow-white and thin pieces that take up to 15 centimeters of the fruit wall. The color of the beans depends on the variety. Red kidney beans have the dark red color, firm texture and glossy skin, making them the most common bean used in chilis, stews, soups and other dishes.