The cranberry bean is a variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) first bred in Colombia as the cargamanto. It is also known as the Borlotti bean, Roman bean, romano bean (not to be confused with the Italian flat bean, a green bean also called “romano bean”), saluggia bean, gadhra bean or rosecoco bean.The bean is a medium to large tan or hazelnut-colored bean splashed or streaked with red, magenta or black. BENEFITS Cranberry beans (aka Roman beans) which makes them a medium nutrient-dense food! They are particularly rich in vitamin B9 (folate), polyphenols, copper, fiber, vitamin B1 , protein, manganese, and magnesium
