Dark Red Kidney Beans 25 Lb. (1 pcs Case)

Wholesale Kidney Beans

Just as its name suggests, our wholesale kidney beans are shaped like a kidney. Since these dark red beans hold their shape really well during cooking and readily absorb surrounding flavors, they are a favorite bean to use in simmered dishes. Among all groups of food commonly eaten worldwide, no group has a more health-supportive mix of protein-plus-fiber than legumes. Included here, of course, is the amazing protein-plus-fiber content of dried beans. From a single, one-cup serving of dried beans you get nearly 15 grams of fiber (well over half of the Daily Value and the same amount consumed by the average U.S. adult in one entire day of eating) and 15 grams of protein (nearly one third of the Daily Value and equivalent to the amount in 2 ounces of a meat like chicken or a fish like salmon). You won't find this outstanding protein-fiber combination in fruit, vegetables, grains, meats, dairy products, nuts and seeds, or seafood. The almost magical protein-fiber combination in legumes explains important aspects of their health benefits for the digestive tract, the blood sugar regulatory system, and the cardiovascular system.Before washing your kidney beans, spread them out on a light colored plate or cooking surface to check for, and remove, small stones, debris or damaged beans. After this process, place the kidney beans in a strainer, rinsing them thoroughly under cool running water.To cook beans on your stove-top, combine soaked or dried beans, water, oil or fat, and seasonings in a saucepan or pot of appropriate size. Bring the beans to a boil, reduce the heat, then cover and simmer until beans are tender. This takes 1 to 3 hours, depending on the bean variety. Check the beans occasionally to see if they are covered with the cooking liquid. If there is so much liquid absorption and evaporation that the top of the beans becomes exposed, add very hot tap water to the pot to cover the ⁃Combine cooked kidney beans with black beans and white beans to make a colorful three bean. ⁃Mix with tomatoes and scallions and dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. ⁃Serve cooked kidney beans over a piece of cornbread and top with grated cheese for a twist on the traditional tamale pie. ⁃In a food processor or blender, combine cooked kidney beans with garlic, cumin and chili peppers for a delicious spread that can be used as a crudité dip or sandwich filling. ⁃Make a pot of chili, the hearty Mexican soup that traditionally features kidney beans. ⁃Make tacos with a vegetarian twist by using kidney beans in place of ground meat.

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