Rancho Gordo - Moro Bean

BEAUTIFUL MARKINGS AND A DENSE, RICH FLAVOR MAKE THIS SUPER RARE BEAN A FAVORITE. ALMOST A MARRIAGE BETWEEN A BLACK BEAN AND A PINTO BUT UNIQUE IN ITS OWN RIGHT. Raw, the markings have to be among the prettiest of all our heirloom beans, but it's when they've been cooked that you'll be especially happy with them. with a rich, dense texture and a bean broth that you could eat alone as a soup, without the beans! This bean was first spied in Puebla, Mexico. The design was so beautiful and detailed, it wasn't clear they were even a bean.

Rancho Gordo was founded in 2001 by Steve Sando in Napa, California, with a mission to preserve and promote heirloom bean varieties that were disappearing from American agriculture. We carry Rancho Gordo because they represent the quality and character we look for in everything at The Ambrosian Pantry.

Pairs with: Soups, stews, salads, chili, or as a hearty side dish.
Perfect for: Plant-based protein seekers, heirloom ingredient enthusiasts, and home cooks building a quality pantry. Available at The Ambrosian Pantry in Cherry Creek, Denver (263 Josephine St), where we bring together the world's finest gourmet foods under one roof. Order online at theambrosianpantry.com.

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