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Swedish Brown Beans

Buying Tips

Look for uniformly shaped brown beans.

Varieties

Swedish brown beans, also referred to simply as brown beans, are closely related to black beans.

Preparation, Uses, & Tips

Prepare Swedish brown beans the same way as other dried beans, soaking them for several hours before cooking. The rich flavor of this variety makes it ideal for use in baked-bean recipes.

Storing

Like most other dried beans, Swedish brown beans will keep for up to a year if stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

Nutrition Highlights

Swedish brown beans, 1 cup

  • Calories: 236
  • Protein: 12.16g
  • Carbohydrate: 52g
  • Total Fat: 1.14g
  • Fiber: 12.7g

*Excellent Source of: Magnesium (81.3mg)

*Good Source of: Calcium (127mg) and Vitamin C (7.8mg)