Boiled Beans

Nena Ubani
Nena Ubanihttps://uziiza.com
Nena Ubani (a.k.a Duchess Nena) is a UK based Vegan Chef and Master Herbalist who specializes in African cooking. Nena is the founder of Uziiza.com, UK's first African Vegan Online Store. She uses her knowledge of herbs to create dishes that not only taste good but also provides healing to the body. She hosts regular popups/dinner clubs.
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Boiled beans are a naturally nutritious and delicious cuisine. This particular fact refers to only dry edible beans, which are picked when the beans in the seed pod are completely dry.

Beans of all kinds, including black, cranberry, Great Northern, dark red kidney, light red kidney, white kidney, navy, pink, pinto, and small red, are high in protein, fiber, and are naturally fat-, sodium-, and cholesterol-free. Potassium is abundant in many varieties.

Beans that have been boiled are high in fiber, protein, and iron. Bean ingredients may have health benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol to keeping a healthy blood sugar level. Boiled beans are just black-eyed peas that have been boiled with salt.

Nutritional Facts About Boiled Beans

Beans and legumes, which are high in fiber and protein, have been shown to help people lose weight. Resistant starch, which is found in beans and legumes, may aid weight management by increasing satiety and modifying body composition.

These delectable meals are high in protein and fiber, which means they’ll make you feel filled for longer, resulting in a lower overall calorie intake.

  • Calories 140
  • Sodium 5mg
  • Carbohydrates 16g
  • Dietary fiber 19g
  • Sugar 0.3g fat 0g
  • Protein 12g

Boiled Beans Serving Options

Serve as a main dish with pepper/vegetable sauce and fried plantain/Yam or as an accompaniment to rice. Many people also love to eat beans and bread; that may be an option as well.

There seem to be some effects of eating beans and this includes bloating. To avoid this or to reduce it, according to Taub-Dix, simply eating your beans more slowly can help lessen the gas and bloating they cause. To help mitigate the adverse effects, add some fennel or ginger to your bean dish.

Boiled Beans

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Black eyed peas
  •  SaIt to taste.

Instructions
 

  • Pick the beans carefully and take out stones and unwanted particles.
  • Soak beans in cold water over night to remove phytic acid which inhibits digestion and produces gases that causes discomfort and flatulence
  • Wash and put in a pot filled with water, at least 2 inches above.
  • Cook on high heat for 30 mins.
  • Add salt to taste, reduce the heat and let the beans simmer for about 10 minutes or until tender.
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Nena Ubani
Nena Ubanihttps://uziiza.com
Nena Ubani (a.k.a Duchess Nena) is a UK based Vegan Chef and Master Herbalist who specializes in African cooking. Nena is the founder of Uziiza.com, UK's first African Vegan Online Store. She uses her knowledge of herbs to create dishes that not only taste good but also provides healing to the body. She hosts regular popups/dinner clubs.
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