Tan Tepary Beans

Tepary beans are an important nutrient and protein source for the Tohono O'odham tribe in New Mexico and Arizona. This tan tepary bean variety is also known as S’oam Pawi or W'pegi bawi and is from Menagers Dam, a Tohono O'odham community east of Organ Pipe National Monument on the Arizona.  These beans are well adjusted to drought conditions of the desert Southwest and with a changing climate and growing season, they are a perfect crop to add to the farm. With extremely high protein levels, these beans are the of ultimate example of climate-smart eating.