RED BEANS (CHUVANNA PAYAR)

Kidney beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), a legume native to Central America and Mexico.

The common bean is an important food crop and major source of protein throughout the world.

Used in a variety of traditional dishes, kidney beans are usually eaten well cooked. Raw or improperly cooked kidney beans are toxic, but well-prepared beans can be a healthy component of a well-balanced diet (1Trusted Source).

They come in a variety of colors and patterns, including white, cream, black, red, purple, spotted, striped, and mottled.

Kidney beans are mainly composed of carbs and fiber but also serve as a good source of protein.

The nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of boiled kidney beans are:

Calories: 127
Water: 67%
Protein: 8.7 grams
Carbs: 22.8 grams
Sugar: 0.3 grams
Fiber: 6.4 grams
Fat: 0.5 grams

Date:

August 28, 2020

Categories:

Pulses