Truefoods Haricot Beans

These Non-GMO Haricot Beans are rich in minerals and protein - the ideal addition to healthy vegan and vegetarian diets. Once cooked, Haricot Beans are buttery in texture with a mild, often used to bulk up soups and casseroles or as homemade baked beans.

• Haricot Beans (also referred to as Navy Beans) are buttery textured beans that are mild in flavour making them very versatile in any vegan or vegetarian dish
• Product of China, packed in South Africa
• They are a great source of protein and iron but contain no cholesterol and virtually no fat
• High in fibre to aid in digestion and maintain digestive health
• Rich in calcium and magnesium crucial for healthy bones
• High in folate to help bodies generate new cells and aid in healthy pregnancy
• Rich in phosphorus that detoxes the body and maintains bone and dental health
• High in Thiamine (B1), essential in converting food into fuel and maintaining proper heart and nerve functionalities
• Cooking beans from dry (rather than using canned) allows you to have a better control over the preparation of the beans, like staying away from nasty additives, often making it the healthiest choice

How to Use

• Soak overnight: rinse and cover with water in a non-metal container. Leave to stand for 12 hours.
• Quick soak: cover Haricot beans with water (about 2cm above the beans), microwave for 3 minutes on high and leave to stand for 30 minutes. 
• Cooking method: rinse well, cover with generous amount of water and simmer gently for 1 ½ hours until done.
• Cooking tip: only mix in salt and vegetables when the beans begin to soften.