With their stunning coloration and relatively large size, Scarlet Runner Beans are an attention-grabber before you even get to cooking them. They're versatile, with a somewhat starchy texture that will turn creamy with longer cooking. Like most dried beans, we recommend soaking these beans 6-8 hours or overnight before simmering them up and enjoying their firm, meaty texture in soups, stews, pasta, casseroles, and even in salads.