Sidekicks

• Bush's® Slow-Cooked N' Savory Pinto Beans. Pinto beans in a hearty stock seasoned with onions and a touch of bacon.
• Simmerin' Caribbean™ Black Beans. Black beans in a Jamaican-inspired sauce with bell peppers and jerk-style spices.
• Southwest Zest™ Pinto Beans.
• Taco Fiesta™ Black Beans.
• Rustic Tuscany™ Chickpeas.

PREPARED PINTO BEANS, WATER, JALAPEÑO PEPPER, TOMATO PUREE (TOMATO PASTE, WATER), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, CORN OIL, CUMIN, GROUND JALAPEÑO, NATURAL FLAVOR, TOMATO POWDER, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, MEXICAN OREGANO.

Great source of protein and fiber. Watch for sodium in canned versions.

One of the highest yielding, extra early Blue Lake bush beans ever developed. Venture produces sweet, tender, dark green pods that are 5–6 inches long and ¼–⅜ inch thick. Most of the crop is ready for harvest at the same time, making it perfect for gardeners who want to freeze or can their beans.

It is believed to have originated in pickpocket slang of the late 19th century. The "kick" was the front pocket of a pair of trousers, believed to be the pocket safest from theft. Thus, by analogy, a "side-kick" was a person's closest companion.

In literature and movies, a sidekick is a subordinate or supporting character who assists the main character in their quest. The sidekick is often less important than the hero, but provides them with comic relief and emotional support or allows the author to develop the story further through their interactions.

Ingredients. Prepared Navy Beans, Water, Brown sugar. Contains 2% or less of: Cured Bacon, Salt, Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard seed, Salt, Paprika, Turmeric), Modified Corn Starch, Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Spice, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor.

We do not add monosodium glutamate (MSG) to our products as a flavor enhancer.

The Bottom Line. Baked beans are high in protein, fiber, other nutrients, and beneficial plant compounds. They may improve gut health and cholesterol levels.

Bush's original baked beans 16 oz by Bush Brothers & Company contains 0.4 g of saturated fat and 1.3 mg of cholesterol per serving.

Maxibel ~ If you only get one bush bean variety, make it Maxibel. This is a full-size (7-inch pods) French filet bean that has straight, dark green pods. A very gourmet-type bean, Maxibel has a flavor that can't be beat.

Beans grow best in temperatures between 50 to 85°F, in full sun. Planting too early when the weather is wet and cooler than 55°F may cause your bean seeds to rot. Sow your bush beans 1 inch deep and 4 to 6 inches apart, with rows 18 to 24 inches apart. Beans have fragile roots, making transplanting them difficult.

a close companion A sidekick is a slang expression for a close companion or colleague who is, or is generally regarded as, subordinate to those whom they accompany.

The term is believed to have originated in pickpocket slang of the late 19th and early 20th century. The "kick" was the front pocket of a pair of trousers, believed to be the pocket safest from theft. Thus, by analogy, a "side-kick" was a person's closest companion.

A sidekick is a slang expression for a close companion or colleague who is, or is generally regarded as, subordinate to those whom they accompany.

(Saponins occur in many plants, some of which are actually used to make soap!) But the saponins in beans are harmless, so while that foam might be a bit shocking when you spot it, just keep rinsing until it is all gone and carry on with your recipe. It's all natural.