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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 flavour that is similar to that of Navy or Great Northern beans, but is also considered superior in taste.
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, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.
Health benefits and concerns
Health benefits and
concerns for legumes
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other legumes.
Read about health benefits and concerns for legumes for a full description.
