Diet & Fitness

Food Guide

Jacob’s Cattle Beans

Buying Tips

Purchase fresh-looking dried beans and avoid wrinkled ones.

Varieties

Jacob’s cattle beans are sold dried.

Preparation, Uses, & Tips

Before cooking, soak the beans overnight. They may be prepared in a crockpot, on top of the stove, or pressure cooked. 1 cup of dried beans makes approximately 2 1/2 cups of cooked beans. They are often featured in soups, and can be added to salads, relishes, and stews.

Storing

Store them in a sealed container, preferably glass or ceramic.

Nutrition Highlights

Jacob’s Cattle beans (plain or vegetarian, canned), 1 cup

Calories: 236
Protein: 12.2g
Carbohydrate: 52g
Total Fat: 1.1g
Fiber: 12.7g

*Excellent Source of: Magnesium (81.3mg) and Potassium (751mg)

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