Yellow-Eye Beans
Also indexed as: Maine Yellow Eyes
When selecting yellow-eye beans, choose those with a glossy sheen.
Yellow-eye beans are small, off-white beans with a characteristic yellowish-brown
“eye” marking the point where the bean once attached to the pod. Popular in Maine,
this variety has a mild flavor that is similar to that of Navy or Great Northern beans, but is
also considered superior in taste.
Varieties
The yellow-eye bean is considered to be a variety of the white bean family.
Buying and storing tips
Look for yellow-eye beans that have a glossy sheen similar to navy beans. Store dried beans
in a sealed glass or ceramic jar.
Availability
Dried yellow-eye beans are available year-round from specialty grocers.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Soak the beans overnight and cook them like any other variety of white beans—for
about 20 minutes in a pressure cooker or 1 1/2 to 2 hours on top of the stove. 1 cup of dried
yellow-eye beans makes approximately 2 1/2 cups of cooked beans.
Nutritional Highlights
Yellow-eye beans, 1 cup (boiled)
Calories: 255
Protein: 16.2g
Carbohydrate: 44.7g
Total Fat: 1.9g
Fiber: 18.4g
*Excellent source of: Iron (4.4mg), Magnesium (130mg), and Folate
(143 mcg)
*Good source of: Calcium (110mg)
*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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