Plant protein: Boost your plant-based protein intake, naturally. One cup of cooked beans provides ~16 g of protein (varies by bean).
Lots of fiber: Beans have an impressive 12-20 grams of fiber per cup (varies by bean). Fiber helps keep your cholesterol levels at bay and your digestion in check ;)
Sustained energy: The complex carbs in beans keep your blood sugar levels steady, helping you feel energized for hours.
Key nutrients: High in iron, zinc, folate, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants (oh my!), beans have everything you need to feel healthy and happy daily.
May we suggest...
Friday night beans, greens, and sausage
It’s easy enough to make after a long work day, but special enough for it to feel like a Friday.
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Minnesota’s Lake Country is a hub for kidney beans– red, light red, and white (aka Cannellini). The area’s growers are experienced in precision agriculture– a method of farming dedicated to creating efficiency while protecting the environment. Farms also rely on crop rotations, and beans are typically grown in rotation with potatoes, alfalfa, and corn. The natural terrain provided by the lakes and pine trees allows the beans to thrive in sandy soils with little threat of disease, and the fields require little to no irrigation. We partnered with Green Valley Bean, grower-owned and operated, as a source of the region's famous Cannellini beans.
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Minnesota’s Lake Country, with all of its lakes and pine trees, is a hub for kidney beans– red, light red, and white (aka Cannellini). The area’s growers are experienced in precision agriculture and the extra steps needed to grow and harvest these beans, in rotation with potatoes, alfalfa, and corn. The beans thrive in the sandy soils with little threat of disease, and require little to no irrigation. We partnered with Green Valley Bean, grower-owned and operated, as a direct source of their famous Cannellini beans. .