Cappodona

This Native Bean Can Be Made Into Gluten-Free Flour, Jelly, Coffee, And More

July 31, 2019 | By Cynthia J. Drake

Though mesquite beans haven’t become a staple of modern American diets, they were a major food source for indigenous communities in the Southwest and Mexico for thousands of years. The beans are harvested summer through early fall.

Get the Magazine

Save up to 62% off the cover price

Subscribe

Sign Up for Our Newsletters

Sign up for magazine extras, upcoming events, Mercantile specials, subscription offers, and more.