Appaloosa bean
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| Nutritional value per | |
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| Energy | 0.745019 kJ (0.178064 kcal) |
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53 g | |
| Dietary fiber | 33 g |
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0 g | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium |
(38%) 378 mg |
| Iron |
(31%) 4 mg |
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Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: http://www.cooksinfo.com/appaloosa-beans | |
The Appaloosa bean is a bean variety of the species Phaseolus vulgaris.
Seed and plant characteristics
The Appaloosa Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), plant grows up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall, with the beans about a half inch in length. The pods can be eaten as a fresh green bean.[1] Front portion of the bean is ivory colored; the other end is speckled with purple and mocha. The bean is named after the Appaloosa ponies of the Nez Perce tribe. The seed was cultivated near the Palouse River in Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho. With similarities to the pinto bean. Some attribute the bean to like the New Mexican Appaloosa, which is actually a different variety.[2][3]
Equivalents dry to cooked
- 1 cup dried = 2 1/2 cups cooked
- 1/4 cup uncooked = 1 1/2 oz = 45 g
- 1 pound dried = 450 g dried = 4 to 5 cups, cooked
Culinary use
The seed as the characteristics of having a mild flavor and firm texture, commonly used similar to that of kidney beans in chili, mash (refried bean), stews, casseroles and soup.
References
- ↑ "Appaloosa Beans". Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ↑ "Appaloosa Beans (B02)". Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ↑ "Appaloosa Bean". Glorious Beans.