{"product_id":"light-red-kidney-beans-argentina-grown-spicebloom-nz","title":"Light Red Kidney Beans | Argentina Grown | SpiceBloom NZ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color:#2D3748; max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size:28px; color:#1B4332; margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eLight Red Kidney Beans\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px; color:#D97706; font-weight:bold; margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eThe creamy, high-fibre pantry staple for wholesome comfort food. 🍲✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px; color:#4A5568; line-height:1.75; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBring rich, satisfying texture to your kitchen with our premium Light Red Kidney Beans. Known for their slightly thinner skin and exceptionally creamy interior, these beans are the ultimate foundation for classic Caribbean red beans and rice, vibrant minestrone soups, and hearty winter stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px; color:#4A5568; line-height:1.75; margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1B4332;\"\u003eEffortless nutrition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivering an impressive 22g of plant-based protein and a massive 25g of dietary fibre per 100g, these beans are designed to keep you fuller for longer while perfectly supporting a balanced, wholefood lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFBF0; border:1px solid #F6E05E; border-radius:12px; padding:16px 20px; margin-bottom:36px; text-align:center; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block; margin:4px 12px; font-size:14px; color:#744210;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argentina 🇦🇷\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block; margin:4px 12px; font-size:14px; color:#744210;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:28px; color:#1B4332; text-align:center; margin:0 0 28px; line-height:1.25;\"\u003eEndless Versatility. \u003cem style=\"color:#D97706;\"\u003eMaximum Flavour.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 44px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; box-sizing: border-box; padding:12px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width:48px; height:48px; background:#D97706; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; line-height:48px; font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; font-family:Georgia,serif; margin:0 auto 14px;\"\u003e🍛\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; color:#1B4332; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eClassic Red Beans \u0026amp; Rice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#5F6B5C; line-height:1.6; margin:0;\"\u003eSimmer slowly with aromatic spices until they break down into a rich, creamy sauce perfect for spooning over fresh rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; box-sizing: border-box; padding:12px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width:48px; height:48px; background:#D97706; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; line-height:48px; font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; font-family:Georgia,serif; margin:0 auto 14px;\"\u003e🍲\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; color:#1B4332; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHearty Minestrone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#5F6B5C; line-height:1.6; margin:0;\"\u003eToss a handful into your vegetable soups. Their soft texture blends beautifully with rich tomato broths and seasonal greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; box-sizing: border-box; padding:12px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width:48px; height:48px; background:#D97706; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; line-height:48px; font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; font-family:Georgia,serif; margin:0 auto 14px;\"\u003e🥗\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px; color:#1B4332; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eVibrant Bean Salads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#5F6B5C; line-height:1.6; margin:0;\"\u003eCook until just tender, then chill and toss with fresh herbs, olive oil, and lemon juice for a protein-packed summer side dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background:#FAF8F4; border:1px solid #E8E4DC; border-radius:20px; margin-bottom:44px; overflow: hidden; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 350px; padding:36px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:23px; color:#1B4332; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eBuild Your Curry \u0026amp; Spice Pantry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4A5568; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eRed kidney beans are the star ingredient in authentic Indian Rajma (kidney bean curry). Stock up on these essentials to create deeply aromatic meals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; color:#2D3748; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spicebloom.co.nz\/products\/organic-turmeric-ground?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=turmeric\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" style=\"color:#D97706; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eOrganic Turmeric Ground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Essential for adding a vibrant golden colour and earthy, anti-inflammatory depth to your bean stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spicebloom.co.nz\/products\/ceylon-cinnamon-quills?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=ceylon\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" style=\"color:#D97706; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCeylon Cinnamon Quills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for infusing your cooking liquids and rice with a delicate, sweet warmth that pairs beautifully with spiced beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spicebloom.co.nz\/products\/mild-curry-powder?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=curry\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" style=\"color:#D97706; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMild Curry Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: A ready-to-go, family-friendly blend to instantly transform your kidney beans into a rich, warming weeknight meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spicebloom.co.nz\/products\/garam-masala?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=garam\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" style=\"color:#D97706; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eGaram Masala\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The ultimate authentic finishing touch—stir a pinch into your curries right at the end of cooking for a fragrant boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background:#1B4332; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding:32px; box-sizing: border-box; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:44px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:21px; color:#95D5B2; margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eSpice it up\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; color:#B7E4C7; letter-spacing:1px; margin:0;\"\u003ePERFECT PAIRINGS\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfaf5; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px dashed #d4a373; margin-bottom: 44px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003e📋 \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0; width: 30%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e100% Light Red Kidney Beans.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0;\"\u003eVegan, Vegetarian, Halal, and Kosher suitable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain sesame.\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed in a facility that also handles Wheat, Gluten-containing cereals, Egg, Milk, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Crustacea, and Sulphites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \n    \u003ch4 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; color:#1B4332; font-size:16px; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eNutritional Information (Average Quantity per 100g)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; background:#fff; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e1306 kJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e22.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFat, Total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e1.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e- Saturated\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e0.21 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e40.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e- Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e2.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n             \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e25.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:44px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:28px; color:#1B4332; text-align:center; margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FAF8F4; border:1px solid #E8E4DC; border-radius:16px; padding:32px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; color:#1B4332; font-size:18px; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eDo I need to soak them before cooking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4A5568; line-height:1.6; margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eYes! It is highly recommended to soak kidney beans overnight (8-12 hours) in plenty of cold water. This softens the skin, significantly reduces cooking time, and makes them easier to digest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \u003ch4 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; color:#1B4332; font-size:18px; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHow long do they take to cook?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4A5568; line-height:1.6; margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eAfter soaking, drain and rinse the beans, then boil them in fresh water. They must be boiled rapidly for the first 10-15 minutes to break down natural plant compounds, then simmered for 45 to 60 minutes until completely tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \u003ch4 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; color:#1B4332; font-size:18px; margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between light and dark red kidney beans?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4A5568; line-height:1.6; margin:0;\"\u003eLight red beans have a softer, creamier texture and a slightly milder flavour, making them perfect for soups, salads, and rice dishes. Dark red beans are firmer with a thicker skin, making them ideal for long-simmering dishes like chili.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#D97706; border-radius:20px; padding:42px; text-align:center; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:27px; color:#fff; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eExperience the SpiceBloom Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; color:#fff; margin:0 0 16px; opacity:0.95;\"\u003eJoin thousands of happy Kiwis elevating their everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nz.trustpilot.com\/review\/spicebloom.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#fff; color:#D97706; text-decoration:none; font-weight:bold; padding:10px 24px; border-radius:8px; font-size:14px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e🌟 Leave a Review on Trustpilot\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#fff; margin:14px 0 0; opacity:0.9;\"\u003eBuy now, pay later with Afterpay · PayPal accepted · NZ-wide delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spice Bloom","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43744602849398,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5kg","offer_id":43744602882166,"sku":null,"price":24.49,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.spicebloom.co.nz\/products\/light-red-kidney-beans-argentina-grown-spicebloom-nz","provider":"Spice Bloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}