Try them and you will notice the difference!
First-class raw materials for the preparation of your dishes, fill your pantry with legumes, these foods are highly recommended nutritionally considering their admirable composition of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, fiber, minerals, and vitamins.
They adapt perfectly to all stews, are perfect for salads or as a side dish with other foods.
Legumes have always been an essential part of human nutrition, and the unanimous opinion of experts is that they should be present in the diet two to three times a week and at all stages of life.
This type of food allows us to always have our pantry ready, but without fear of it spoiling in a short period of time as they are non-perishable and can be stored for months without losing nutritional value.
Legumes, due to their multiple qualities, are one of the most complete foods from a nutritional point of view, providing both slow-absorbing carbohydrates (the most recommended) and proteins, a high content of fiber, and very little fat, around 3%, which is known as "good fat", meaning polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.
They are rich in micronutrients: minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc, and vitamins from the A, B, and C groups, as well as rich in antioxidant polyphenols.
Furthermore, they are gluten-free, making them an ideal food for people with celiac disease.
Tips for storing bulk legumes:
Store in a cool, ventilated, dry place away from sunlight.
Cooking time for Carilla Beans:
SOAKING TIME:
COOKING TIME:
- In a pressure cooker: 25 to 40 min.
- In a regular pot: 1 hour / 1:30 min.
Nutritional composition per 100g of Carilla Beans:
PROTEINS: 20.00 g
CARBOHYDRATES: 38.2 g
FIBER: 18.8 g
FATS: 3.3 g
SATURATED FATS: 0.7 g
ENERGY VALUE: 301 kcal
SALT: 0 g
