Jacob’s Cattle Beans
Also indexed as: Coach Beans, Dalmatian Beans, Trout Beans
Jacob’s Cattle beans are a delicious addition to salads, stews, or
soups.
Jacob’s Cattle beans arrived in the United States with German settlers who called
them Torellen. Larger than most beans, these have a dark maroon spotted pattern
dotting their white skin that justifies the new world name they are sometimes given:
Dalmatian. They are also sometimes called trout or coach beans.
Varieties
Jacob’s cattle beans are sold dried.
Buying and storing tips
Purchase fresh-looking dried beans and avoid wrinkled ones. Store them in a sealed
container, preferably glass or ceramic.
Availability
These beans are available year-round in the dried form from specialty grocers.
Preparation, uses, and 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.
Nutritional 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)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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