Legume
Jack Bean
About This Entry
Jack beans are a large, hardy tropical legume that requires thorough cooking to be palatable, with a starchy, mild flavor used in stews across the tropics — that heartiness suits the structure of Tempranillo.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- onion
- pigeon pea
- rice
At a Glance
Group
Other Legumes
Classification
Legumes
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Canavalia ensiformis
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Jack Bean
- Classification
- Legumes
- Group
- Other Legumes
- Scientific name
- Canavalia ensiformis
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent