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Article: DRY BEANS BECOME MAIN COURSE
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- Post-Tribune (IN)
- Article date:
- August 8, 1990
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Let's spill the beans, about dry beans, that is. They are a good source of complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamin B1 (thiamine), iron and other minerals; yet 1/2 cup of most cooked beans contains about 120 calories. Recent research indicates the soluble fiber in beans can be effective in reducing cholesterol and controlling blood sugar. Beans also have insoluble fiber which helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Dry beans need to be presoaked to speed cooking and reduce the gas producing effect. Place 2 cups (1 pound, washed) dry beans in a ...