Judión Butter Beans – ZONA

The giant of Spanish beans, with five centuries of history behind it. ZONA Judión Butter Beans are the legendary Judión de La Granja — an enormous, luxuriously creamy butter bean grown in the fertile farmlands of La Granja de San Ildefonso in Segovia, where it has been cultivated since the early 16th century. Legend holds the bean was carried back from the Americas and planted by Isabel Farnesio, wife of King Felipe V, and it has been a jewel of Spanish gastronomy ever since. Picked fresh, delicately cooked, and packed in natural brine to hold its remarkable texture all year round. The character of this bean is the scale and the softness. The Judión belongs to the Phaseolus coccineus family and grows far larger than an ordinary butter bean — plump, pale, and impressively sized, with a naturally sweet flavor, a buttery texture, and a meaty consistency that makes it satisfying enough to anchor a dish on its own. There's no soaking, no hours of simmering, no guesswork. The beans arrive perfectly cooked and ready, holding their shape and their creamy interior straight from the jar, so all the work of a traditional Spanish bean dish is already done for you. Serve them warm as a simple tapa with good olive oil, flaky salt, and a dusting of pimentón. Fold them into a hearty fish or seafood stew where they drink in the broth and turn silky. Simmer them into a classic Spanish bean dish, purée them into a luxurious side, or dress them cold with sherry vinegar and herbs for a bean salad that eats like a main. They're equally at home beside roasted meats, tucked into a soup, or spooned straight from the jar — the kind of pantry staple that turns a handful of ingredients into a genuine meal. Perfect for: Tapas, fish and seafood stews, Spanish bean dishes, bean purées, warm and cold bean salads, sides for roasted and grilled meats, soups, vegetarian mains, and any dish that wants the sweet, buttery richness of authentic Judión de La Granja. Varietal: Judión de La Granja (giant butter bean), Phaseolus coccineus Flavor: Sweet, buttery, meaty Style: Cooked, packed in natural brine Packaging: BPA-NI lacquer (BPA non-intent), EU 1935/2004 and 2023/2006 compliant Pack Size: 3kg Origin: Product of Spain — La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia Brand: ZONA Imported by: KHAYYAN Specialty Foods Five centuries of Segovian tradition. Giant, sweet, and buttery. The Judión that turns a simple jar into a Spanish feast. Disclaimer Khayyan Specialty Foods, ZONA Food Market, Khayyan LLC and all its affiliates and partners make every effort to ensure that the product information provided on this e-commerce website and all packaging is current and accurate. Manufacturers do occasionally change their ingredient lists without prior notice. Information regarding product packaging and materials may differ or be more comprehensive than what is displayed on our website and packaging. We advise you to read labels, cautions, and instructions before using or consuming a product and not to rely solely on the provided information, including but not limited to the product description, country of origin, nutrition, ingredients, allergens, and other details. If you require further information, please contact us at www.khayyan.com. Khayyan LLC, the owner of this e-commerce website, disclaims any and all responsibility for inaccuracies, omissions or misstatements on the product labels and throughout product descriptions found on this e-commerce website.