Kidney Beans

What are Kidney Beans?

Kidney Beans are typically a medium-large dark red, the kidney bean is named after its "kidney" shape. The kidney bean is eaten world-wide from the Americas to Southeast Asia. Use cooked then chilled in salads, or for chili or soups. The white variety kidney beans are referred to as cannellini beans. Kidney beans are not typically found fresh but are widely available canned.

Substitute for Kidney Beans

There are a variety of suitable substitutes for red kidney beans. Choose one of these alternatives:

Equivalents

16 oz. can kidney beans = 2 cups
1lb dried = 2 to 2 1/2 cups uncooked

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Dried Beans

Nutrition Information For Kidney Beans

Serving Size

1 cup

Calories

215

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 2g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 758mg

30%

Potassium

607g

20%

Total Carbohydrate 37g

10%

Dietary Fiber 14g

50%

Sugars 5g

Protein 13g

30%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Kidney Beans Recipes

Turkey Tamale Pie
Turkey Tamale Pie is a one of our family favorites. I was used to my mom's beef version but now I prefer this one. Tamale pie made with ground turkey breast, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, beans and a cornmeal topping.
Vegetarian Fajitas
An all vegetarian version of an otherwise well known meat dish. In this recipe the meat is replaced with onions...
Chipotle Baked Beans
Chipotle Baked Beans is a recipe for a thick bean that uses black, pinto and kidney beans baked with molasses, sausage, onion, brown sugar and chipotle paste. You can use your sausage of choice. Serve with warm fresh cornbread.
Turkey Eggplant Chili
This is a very quick to make chili by Katherine Grasso of Park Ridge, New Jersey. If you have not eaten eggplant or have not liked it in the past please try this recipe.

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