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Olu Olu Honey Beans 1.2kg
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SKU
EM3764
£7.50
Quick Overview
Olu Olu Honey Beans are a variety of blackeye beans that are commonly used throughout Nigeria and West Africa. They are celebrated for their uniquely sweet taste and great texture. They are used to tropicalise a vast array of delicious dishes ranging from soups, stews and curries as well as traditional African dishes like Moyin Moyin. You can also use them in salads, as a side to vegetable and meat dishes and as an alternative to regular beans to add a tropical twist to any meal. Enjoy!
| Typical values | Per 100g |
| Energy | 795 kJ / 190 kcal (9.5% daily intake) |
| Fat | 11g (14%) |
| -Saturates | 1.5g (7.5%) |
| Carbohydrate | 20g (6.6%) |
| -Sugars | 7g (14%) |
| Fibre | 8.2g (29%) |
| Protein | 5.8g (11.6%) |
| Salt | 0.04g (1.7%) |
INGREDIENTS: Cowpeas Beans
Dietary information
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
PREPARATION:
To create a delicious and highly nutritious meal. Place beans in a pot; cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp of Coconut Oil, 1tsp of honey and salt to taste. Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently until beans are tender but firm. These beans will cook within 45 minutes to 1 hour. Periodically, try a taste test or mash a bean against the side of the pot with a fork or spoon, to see if cooked.
OR TRY THIS:
- SOUP: cook and add as a filler or topping to your soups
- CURRY: blend with other ingredients to make rich curries
- SALAD: cook and add as a filler or topping to your salads
- MASH: cook till very soft and mash as a mash potato alternative
DID YOU KNOW
- SOAK FIRST: soak dry beans in water for at least 2-4 hours, to help speed up the cooking process, and for easier digestion.
- WEIGHT LOSS: The dietary fiber in honey beans gives a great sense of satiety. Helping you feel fuller for longer.
- SKIN HEALTH: high in protein, zinc, vitamins A and C, which supports collagen synthesis and accelerates skin repair.
- DIABETES: low in glycemic index, as compared to other legumes, which assists diabetic patients to maintain blood sugar levels.
To maintain the freshness and flavour, store this product in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
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