Hepworth Farms Local Organic Cranberry Beans

Also known as borlotti beans, these pink-flecked legumes are available fresh in late summer and fall. Creamy and flavorful, they're delicious in soups or stews or can be tossed with olive oil and herbs for a simple side dish (although they lose their gorgeous color once cooked). Cranberry beans are also extremely high in B-complex vitamins, plus they are a rich source of soluble fiber, essential minerals, and antioxidants. Established in 1818, Hepworth Farms is one of the premier organic growers in the Hudson Valley. Under the direction of sisters Amy and Gail Hepworth, this FreshDirect Partner Farm serves as a leader and inspiration for responsible and sustainable agriculture. Hepworth Farms preserves and maintains approximately 550 acres of biodiverse and nutrient-dense soil in Milton, New York, just 1.5 hours north of New York City. During their peak growing months from May through late November, they provide a full assortment of vegetables including tomatoes, beans, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, peppers, zucchini, lettuces, greens, roots, and squashes. Hepworth Farms also offers popular spring and summer farm shares.