Adzuki Beans Organic 500g
This small, dark red bean, native to the Orient, is referred to in Macrobiotic cooking as the ‘most yang of beans’. And in ayurveda, adzuki is used to treat kidney ailments and other ills. Such high regard is no doubt due to its nutritional benefits.
Adzuki is a good source of protein and dietary fibre and provides a host of other nutrients. It is also low in fat and sugar and naturally gluten-free, so is easy on the stomach.
With a strong nutty-sweet flavour, adzuki is popular in Asian desserts where it is cooked to a soft, pasty consistency and used in confections and cakes.
HOW TO USE
To cook dried adzuki beans, start by rinsing them thoroughly in water, or even soak in water overnight before cooking. Add 3 cups of water to every 1 cup of beans in a pot, bring to the boil then reduce to simmer for about 45-60 minutes or until the beans are tender. It is best not to add salt to the pot of adzuki beans while they are cooking, as this can make the outer skins tough.
- Add to rice, soups or tossed in with noodles as a cold side salad.
- They are a great addition to veggie patties.
- They provide a fudge-like consistency to healthy baked goods like muffins, brownies and slices.
- Yummy and satiating addition to stir-fries and curries.
INGREDIENTS
Certified Organic Adzuki Beans
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serve Size: 50g
| Avg Qty per Serve | Avg Qty per 100g | ||
| Energy | 689kJ | 1380kJ | |
| Protein | 10.0g | 19.9g | |
| Fat, Total | 0.3g | 0.5g | |
| -saturated | 0.1g | 0.19g | |
| Carbohydrates | 25.1g | 50.2g | |
| -sugars | 1.2g | 2.4g | |
| Dietary Fibre | 6.4g | 12.7g | |
| Sodium | 3.0mg | 5.0mg |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Product of China, packed in New Zealand
Store in an air tight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration recommended in warm climates.
Shelf Life: Up to 24 months when stored as above. Please see Best Before date.
ALLERGENS
Contains no known allergens.