these beans are used to make Boston baked beans and minestrone soups. May be served on steamed rice or your favorite grain. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry (38 g) (approx. 1/2 cup cooked) Nutrient Amount %DV Calories 70 Calories from Fat 0 g 0% Total Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g 0% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 15 mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 22 g 7% Dietary Fiber 14 g 56% Sugars 1 g Protein 8 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 8% Iron 20% Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover and soak for 3 to 8 hours or overnight at room temperature; drain and rinse well. Or place beans in a saucepan with water of cover, bring to a boil, remove from the heat , and soak for 1 1/2 hours, drain and rinse well. Cook beans by covering with 2" of water, simmering 1 to 2 hours or until tender depending on size of the bean.
