What are brown beans?

brown beans are a type of common beans or phaseolus vulgaris , often available dried. They are light brown with a small white eye and are harvested from the shrub. They are closely related to pinto beans, black beans, cranberry beans and kidney beans. Because they are natives from Sweden and are widely used in Swedish cuisine, these beans are sometimes called Swedish brown beans .

These legumes were introduced to America in the 19th century, when Swedish immigrants brought them to Montana. For this reason, they are popular in the Midwest American cuisine and in Scandinavian cuisine. In both traditions it is usually homemade comfort meal. Brown beans are sweet, walnut and mild, so they are ideal for baking or soups and steamed meat.

In some areas, it may be difficult to find this type of beans, but natural food stores and Swedish markets often carry them. Like other dried beans, brown beans should be stored in cold, dry pLace in an airtight container. If they are properly stored, they can keep up to a year before cooking. If you want to prepare these beans, soak them in salt water overnight. After removing the beans and discarding water, boil five cups of water for each pound of beans, then reduce the heat, add beans and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours.

In Sweden, Kasrol Brown Bean is one of the most popular uses of these beans. Food is very similar to American baked beans. Beans are sweetened, combined with abundant meat and sometimes puree. Among the meat commonly served with brown beans include ham, bacon, various types of sausages, Swedish meatballs and gaming meat.

In addition to the casserole, brown beans can be the top of soups, chowders and chillies. They also prepare an excellent side dish when they are prepared with butter and fresh chopped parsley.