Legume
Rattlesnake Bean
About This Entry
Rattlesnake beans are a striated purple-and-green heirloom that cooks down to a smoky, meaty flavor reminiscent of pinto beans — that heartiness suits the bold fruit of Zinfandel.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- pinto bean
At a Glance
Group
Beans
Classification
Legumes
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Rattlesnake Bean
- Classification
- Legumes
- Group
- Beans
- Scientific name
- Phaseolus vulgaris
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent