Beans – Trinidad Benham

Our labor-saving bean products for foodservice include kettle-ready, pre-washed beans, guaranteed to be free of all foreign material, as well as time-saving instant refried beans. As your bean expert, we provide the newest product offerings, best available cleaning processes and packaging, and nutrition and trend information for your best business solutions. Our SQF-certified packaging facilities, coast-to-coast distribution network, and commitment to customer service mean you experience superior fill rates.

WHY BEANS ON THE MENU?

Versatile and nutritional dry edible beans are a great option for foodservice—inexpensive and available in many varieties, they add color and great taste to entrees, soups, salads, or as side dishes. Beans are a great low-cost protein option for vegetarian meals and health-conscious customers, and they also provide gluten-free menu options. Beans are considered one of the most complete foods since they contain high levels of protein, vitamins, and minerals, are the best source of fiber, and are low-fat and cholesterol-free.

BEAN VARIETIES

PINTO BEANS

Most highly consumed bean in North America. Most commonly used to make refried beans, great in chilies and southwestern dishes.

BLACK BEANS

Earthy flavored beans popular in Mexico, Central & South America, and Southwestern US, also called black turtle beans or frijole negros. Popluar in salads, soups, and burritos.

LENTILS

Increasingly popular, high-protein legumes often used as an alternative to meat. Convenient 20-25 min. cook time, great addition to soup, salad, and pasta.

GREAT NORTHERN BEANS

White beans with slightly nutty taste, popular in America, Canada, Asia and the Mediterranean. Readily absorb flavors, great for baked beans, soups, and salads.

GREEN SPLIT PEAS

Hearty, high in protein & fiber, and low in fat. Ancient legumes used in split pea and ham soup, Indian stew, or as a side dish.

LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS

Similar to Dark Reds, with a less meaty flavor and thinner skin. Used in red beans and rice, , stews, salads, and soups.

SMALL RED BEANS

Quick cooking, with a delicate flavor and soft texture. Popular in the Caribbean, where they are usually eaten with rice. Great in a variety of dishes including chile, baked beans, and salads.

BLACK EYED PEAS

Distinct savory flavor with a light crunchy texture. Widely used in southern US cooking. Delicious addition to any chicken or pork dish. Popularly eaten in Hoppin' John dish on New Year's Eve for prosperity and good luck.

GARBANZO BEANS

Nut-ike and chewy texture. Also called chickpeas. Popular worldwide. Used in hummus, salads, and falafel (a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground garbanzos).

NAVY BEANS

Mild flavor, dense, and smooth. Also called Boston or pea beans. Primarily found in pork and beans, but can also be used in soups and salads.

LARGE LIMA BEANS

Buttery and full flavored. Often used in casseroles to compliment bacon, corn, and onion flavors. Also known as butter beans due to their buttery taste.

BABY LIMA BEANS

Plump-bodied, sweet in flavor. Used throughout the world in a variety of dishes. Popular in Japanese desserts. A main ingredient in succotash. Used in soups, salads, and spreads.

SOUP MIXES

Unique bean blends with a variety of health benefits, flavors, and textures. Seasoned and cooked any number of ways, and popular for soups, stews, and chilies.

MAYOCOBA BEANS

Thin-skinned, creamy, and meaty in texture. Also called Peruanos. Absorb flavors easily, making them popular in dishes like soups, chilies, and salads.

SMALL WHITE BEANS

Small with sweet mild flavor,. Especially popular in America and the UK. Often used with pork dishes, white bean soup, white bean & tuna sandwiches, and pastas.

CRANBERRY BEANS

Mild taste, versatile ingredient. Also called Roman or October beans. Used especially in Italian cuisine, in minestrone soup, pasta, or as a side dish.

RED LENTILS

Slightly sweeter and cook a tad faster than regular lentils. Cultivated for millennia in the Near East. Best in soups and stews or in a variety of dal recipes.

YELLOW SPLIT PEAS

Mild, earthy flavor with a creamy texture,. Domesticated over 8,000 years ago in the Near East. Used in soups, stews, casseroles, Indian dal, dips and spreads.

PINK BEANS

Creamy texture. Also known as Habichuela Rosada. Beloved in Puerto Rican cuisine. Used in barbeque beans and refried beans. A substitute for pinto and cranberry beans in chilies.

WHOLE GREEN PEAS

Heartier, starchier, nourishing legume credited with fighting off famine during times when meat was not affordable. Great in soups, salads, pasta, and casseroles.

DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS

Extremely popular and versatile. Hearty and meaty, with full-bodied flavor. Used in the Indian dish rajma and in American classics like chili, stews, salads, and soups.

WHITE KIDNEY BEANS

Very smooth texture with an elusive nutty flavor that easily absorbs different flavors. A stalwart widely used in Italian cuisine around the world, in soups, stews, and pasta.

YELLOW EYE BEANS

Creamy texture and mildly sweet flavor. Related to the kidney bean. Popular in Maine-style baked beans and dishes calling for navy beans.

FOODSERVICE

INSTANT REFRIED BEANS & RICE

Save precious prep-time, with nutritious, convenient, and cost-saving instant refried beans, rice, and beans & rice mixes. We offer options like zero trans-fat, 100% real pinto beans with space-saving storage and quick-and-easy preparation.

Lighter packaging and easier disposal than canned refried beans
Ready in minutes—just add water, season, and serve
Offers product consistency between multiple locations
Less packaging for easier storage and safer lifting
Kosher-certified

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THE CLEAN BEAN

Our pre-washed beans are guaranteed to be free of foreign material, using our Superior Cleaning Process with Advanced 3D Filter Technology

State of the art cleaning & de-stoning
Electronic camera color sorting
Washing in water
High-capacity output drying

Having the cleanest beans in the business means

No sorting or rinsing required
Significant savings in time & labor
Beans go directly from package to pot, and start cooking

FOODSERVICE BRANDS

We offer several top-quality foodservice bean brands to meet your needs. You can rely on Trinidad’s commitment to quality, and consistency, nutrition, convenience, and value when you select one of our existing brands.