Kidney Beans
Kidney Beans are a type of bean commonly used in dips, spreads, salsas, grain dishes, pastas, and much more!
The flavor profile for kidney beans can be described as creamy and starchy.
Kidney Beans contain over 18+ nutrients including 9 vitamins and 9 minerals. Kidney Beans are also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Kidney Beans
There are 5 uses for kidney beans. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Grain Dishes.
- Pastas.
- Salads.
- Soups, Stews.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming kidney beans.
- You can find dried kidney beans in prepackaged containers and bulk bins. When you are buying them in bulk or a packaged container, make sure there is no evidence of moisture or insect damage.
- The beans should be whole and not cracked.
- If you want to store your kidney beans for a long time, you should put them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They can remain perfectly fine for up to 12 months.
- For storing cooked beans, you can refrigerate them in a covered container. Covered kidney beans will remain fresh for about three days.
- For a healthy meal, you can serve kidney beans over multigrain toast with a lot of cottage cheese on it.
- For a healthy breakfast, mix kidney beans with onions and tomatoes along with lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper dressing.
- Make a healthy three bean salad by mixing cooked red, white, and black kidney beans.
- To make a healthy and delicious sandwich spread, blend cooked kidney beans with garlic and your favorite seasonings.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of kidney beans include: red kidney beans, flageolets beans, caparrones beans, and cannellini beans.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy kidney beans are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Kidney Beans - Dried - All Types
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
333
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 24mg
1%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 60g
46%
Dietary Fiber 25g
89%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 24g
51%
Copper 107%
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Folate 99%
·
Phosphorous 58%
·
Manganese 57%
·
Thiamin 48%
·
Iron 46%
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Magnesium 45%
·
Zinc 35%
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Vitamin B6 31%
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Potassium 30%
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Vitamin K 21%
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Riboflavin 20%
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Pantothenic Acid 16%
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Niacin 15%
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Calcium 14%
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Selenium 6%
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Vitamin C 6%
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Vitamin E 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 12 micronutrients.
- Good source of 3 micronutrients.