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Cranberry Shelling Beans

Also Known As : Bean pearl / Crimson
Technical Name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

They have a sweet and meaty flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Cranberry shelling beans can be utilised as fresh or dried.
  2. They can be pickled, canned and frozen.
  3. They can be paired with bacon,olive oil, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, basil, cilantro, fennel, leeks and eggs.

Common names and forms

  1. Cranberry Beans

Description

Cranberry shelling beansare ivory coloured beans inside plum pods. They develop yellow and red speckled exetrior exterior when mature.

Health benefits

  • Cranberry Shelling Beans are a good source of fibre which helps to lose weight, control blood sugar and reduces the risk of heart diseases and digestive issues.(1)
  • They contain manganese which helps in bone formation and keeps  nerves healthy.(1)
  • They also contain potassium that helps regulate  blood pressure.(1)
  • Folate is present in these beans which helps to prevent birth defects.(1)
  • They also have thiamin which helps in good brain functioning.(1)

Selection Guide

Look for pods that look fresh and have green stem end. Go for shelling beans that look heavy for their size.

Resource & Links

(1) https://oureverydaylife.com/251335-what-is-the-nutrition-for-cranberry-beans.html

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