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Brown beans
Calories & nutrition facts
boiled
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 108 kcal —
- Protein 6.1 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 6%
- Fat 0.7 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
- Fibre 8.1 g 29%
- Sugars 0.5 g —
Similar foods
- White/brown beansdried314 kcal / 100 g
- Pinto beansmature seeds, raw347 kcal / 100 g
- Brown rajmah298 kcal / 100 g
- Common beanscooked, drained, without oil, with salt133 kcal / 100 g
- Red kidney beansboiled115 kcal / 100 g
- Broad beansboiled45 kcal / 100 g
- Pink beansmature seeds, boiled149 kcal / 100 g
- French beansboiled25 kcal / 100 g
- Green beansboiled28 kcal / 100 g
- White beansboiled113 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Brown beans
Do you need to soak dried brown beans before cooking them?
Soak them in plenty of cold water overnight, then drain and rinse; this shortens the cooking time and helps them cook evenly. If you have not soaked them, allow extra time on the hob and check they are tender all the way through.
How long do brown beans take to cook?
After soaking, simmer them gently in fresh water until soft, usually about 45–75 minutes. Start checking early, and add acidic ingredients such as vinegar or tomatoes only once the beans are tender, as acid can slow softening.
How are Swedish brown beans traditionally served?
In Sweden, bruna bönor are often simmered with a sweet-and-sour flavour from syrup and vinegar, then served with fried pork or bacon. They also work well alongside potatoes.
Can you freeze cooked brown beans?
Yes. Cool them promptly, then freeze in meal-sized portions with a little of their cooking liquid so they do not dry out. Thaw in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot.
Are brown beans safe to eat raw or undercooked?
No. Dried brown beans need thorough cooking: soak them, bring them to a rolling boil for at least 10 minutes, then simmer until completely tender. Do not use a slow cooker for dried beans unless they have first been boiled.
Which has more protein, brown beans or red kidney beans?
Red kidney beans have more, with 8.3 g per 100 g compared with 6.1 g in brown beans.
Source: NEVO (Netherlands) 5168 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
