Product Of Australia
Use beans whole as crudites for dip. Slice to use in salads and stir-fries. Steam and serve with sauces or nuts. Beans add rich colour and shape variety to any meal.
Health Benefits
A good source of vitamin A and C and dietary fibre. A fair source of calcium, phosphorous, potassium, and thiamine. Beans also contain traces of iron.
100g of bean yields the following:
- Calories – 31
- Total Carbs – 2% of DV
- Protein – 4% of DV
- Dietary Fibre – 11% of DV
- Vitamin A – 14% of DV
- Vitamin C – 20% of DV
- Calcium – 4% of DV
- Iron – 6% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Selecting tips
- Choose young, firm, straight pods with good colour (green, yellow or purple). Good beans snap crisply.
Storage tips
- Beans can be eaten raw or cooked and like all vegetables should be washed prior to eating.
- Store in a plastic bag in refrigerator, consume within one-four days from purchase.