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Light red kidney beans
Calories & nutrition facts
mature seeds, dry
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 330 kcal —
- Protein 24 g 49%
- Carbohydrate 35 g 13%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 25 g 89%
- Sodium 11 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 4.5 mg 5%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.06 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.53 mg 44%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.78 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.4 mg 23%
- Folate (B9) 394 µg 99%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 195 mg 15%
- Iron 9.4 mg 52%
- Magnesium 160 mg 38%
- Phosphorus 405 mg 32%
- Potassium 1490 mg 32%
- Zinc 2.6 mg 23%
- Copper 1.1 mg 122%
- Manganese 1 mg 43%
- Selenium 3.2 µg 6%
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- Dark red kidney beansmature seeds, dry337 kcal / 100 g
- Kidney beansall types, mature seeds, raw333 kcal / 100 g
- Royal red kidney beansmature seeds, raw329 kcal / 100 g
- California red kidney beansmature seeds, raw330 kcal / 100 g
- Red beansraw314 kcal / 100 g
- Pink beansmature seeds, raw343 kcal / 100 g
- Sprouted kidney beansmature seeds, raw29 kcal / 100 g
- Dried red beanraw310 kcal / 100 g
- Cranberry beansroman, mature seeds, raw335 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Light red kidney beans
How do you cook dried light red kidney beans?
Soak them overnight, drain and cover with fresh water, then boil vigorously for at least 10 minutes before simmering until tender, usually 45–90 minutes. Never cook kidney beans only in a slow cooker: they need the initial high-temperature boil.
Do you have to soak light red kidney beans before cooking?
Soaking overnight shortens the cooking time and helps the beans cook evenly; discard the soaking water and use fresh water. If you are short of time, boil them for a few minutes, leave them to stand for an hour, then drain and cook as usual.
Can you eat light red kidney beans straight from a tin?
Yes. Tinned kidney beans have already been cooked, so drain and rinse them, then add them to a stew, chilli or salad; heat them through if you want them hot. Dried beans must be fully cooked before eating.
How should you store dried light red kidney beans?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. Once cooked, refrigerate them in a covered container and use within three to four days, or freeze them in portions.
What can you make with light red kidney beans?
They are a classic choice for chilli con carne and work well in bean stews, soups and salads. Add cooked beans near the end of cooking so they warm through without breaking apart.
Are light red kidney beans different from dark red kidney beans?
They are closely related kidney-bean varieties and can usually be used interchangeably in recipes. Light red kidney beans have 25 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 14.7 g in dark red kidney beans in the listed food data.
Are light red kidney beans nutritious?
They are high in fibre and provide 24 g of protein per 100 g. They are also a source of iron and magnesium.
Can you sprout light red kidney beans and eat them raw?
No. Raw or undercooked kidney beans can cause severe food poisoning because they contain a natural toxin. Do not eat them as raw sprouts; cook dried beans thoroughly, starting with a vigorous boil.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 3380 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
