Anasazi Beans
Varieties
The anasazi bean is a member of the Phaseolus family and is related to the pinto bean.
Preparation, Uses, & Tips
Before cooking, soak the beans for six to eight hours, then on the stove for two hours, or pressure cook for fifteen minutes. 1 cup of dried anasazi beans yields approximately 2 1/2 cups of cooked beans. Anasazi beans can be used in recipes calling for pinto beans.
Storing
Store dried anasazi beans in a glass jar for up to a year, or keep them refrigerated for extended storage. Cooked beans will keep in the refrigerator for a week.
Nutrition Highlights
Anasazi beans, 1/4 cup (44g)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrate: 27g
- Total Fat: 0.5g
- Fiber: 9g
*Good Source of: Iron (2.7mg)