Kidney Bean
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 327 kcal
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About Kidney Bean
Kidney-shaped dried beans high in protein and carbs; soft and mushy when stewed.
Health Benefits of Kidney Bean
Varieties and nutrition
Kidney beans come in many types - red, white, and speckled/pinto. 100g dried holds ~23.4g protein and 56g carbs, among the higher-protein legumes. White beans, large and creamy, are the classic for Western baked beans.
Soak and cook thoroughly
All dried kidney beans need a long soak (at least 8h or overnight), then fresh water and boiling for 10+ minutes to fully inactivate the lectins. Don't cook them in the soaking water - always change it. Slow-cookers shouldn't cook un-pre-boiled beans; the temperature may not inactivate the toxins.
Everyday ways to eat them
Cooked red beans can be mashed for sweet filling. Bean-and-rice mixes amino-acid complement to raise protein quality. Baked beans on toast is a classic English breakfast. Kidney-bean-pork-bone soup pairs the beans' creaminess with the ribs' savouriness - a winter comfort dish.