Tiger Eye beans are beautiful, heirloom, kidney-shaped bush beans from South America, known for their golden-yellow color with maroon swirls, resembling a tiger’s eye. They offer a creamy, buttery, and rich flavor with a smooth texture and thin skins that almost dissolve when cooked, making them excellent for chili, refried beans, casseroles, and soups, while young pods can be used as snap beans.
Appearance & Texture
- Color: Bright golden-ochre or yellowish-brown with dark maroon or burgundy stripes.
- Shape: Kidney-shaped, about 1/2 inch long.
- Cooked Texture: Creamy, soft, and buttery, with skins that nearly disappear.
Culinary Uses
- Versatile: Can be used fresh (young pods as snap beans), as fresh shelling beans, or dried.
- Dishes: Ideal for chili, refried beans, dips, soups, and casseroles.
- Flavor: Rich, full-bodied, and smooth, a good substitute for pinto beans.
Growing & Harvesting
- Type: Heirloom, low-bush (no trellis needed).
- Planting: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost, spacing 3-5 inches apart.
- Harvest: Harvest young for snap beans, or let pods dry on the vine for dry beans.
Nutritional Benefits (When Dried)
- Rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals (like iron), and folate.
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