Product detailed description

Adzuki beans are a legume with a slightly nutty flavor that you can use to make delicious soup, vegan burgers, and Japanese adzuki paste.

Adzuki beans are an exceptional legume with small, dark red seeds that have become popular, especially in Asian cuisine. In addition to their distinctive appearance and delicate nutty flavor, they also impress with their rich nutritional profile. They are high in protein, specifically 19.8 g/100 g, which supports the growth and maintenance of muscle mass and the maintenance of healthy bones. At the same time, they are high in fiber and low in saturated fat and sugar. This makes them a great food for all supporters of a healthy lifestyle, which will also be appreciated by vegetarians and vegans.

It is ideal to soak adzuki beans for 5 hours (for example overnight) before cooking, which reduces the cooking time to around 45 minutes. The beans retain their shape, making them great for mushy dishes, but also for other uses where you want to preserve the original shape and texture of the beans.

It is really versatile in its use – you can add it to hearty soups, risotto, make legume meatballs, vegan burgers or a creamy spread or dip. It also makes a great addition to couscous, bulgur, quinoa or salads. An interesting option is to use it in sweet recipes – for example, in traditional Japanese adzuki paste, which is used to fill mochi cakes or dorayaki pancakes. It also tastes great in combination with coconut milk, cinnamon and dates as part of a healthy dessert.

Adzuki beans combine an exotic touch, nutritional value, and a variety of flavors that every creative chef and plant-based food lover will appreciate.

Adzuki beans and their benefits

• has a mild nutty flavor
• has a high protein content of 19.8 g/100 g
• contains a high fiber content of 12.7 g/100 g
• is low in saturated fat and sugar
• suitable for sweet and savory recipes
• is a great source of protein for vegetarians and vegans

Composition

Adzuki beans.

Preparation instructions

Soak the adzuki beans for 5 hours, rinse thoroughly and cook for approximately 45 minutes until soft.

Nutritional values table

Notice

Store in a dry place, out of direct sunlight and at room temperature.
Allergens: May contain traces of gluten, peanuts, soy, tree nuts and sesame.