Saturday, November 27, 2021

On Kidney Beans

Fall Colour from October

I recently learned that red kidney beans can be toxic.  They contain a natural protein called lectin that can cause vomiting, diarrhea.  Always soak raw beans at least 5 hours, drain the water and boil at least 30 mins.  Never cook them in a slow cooker as it doesn't get hot enough to destroy the toxins.

It is safe to use canned beans however, it sounds like a plan to me!

Were you aware of this?

20 comments:

Kay said...

Good grief! I didn't know this. I always stick to canned kidney beans.

Valerie-Jael said...

No, I wasn't. I have only eaten them canned. Have a great weekend, hugs!

Saruski said...

Oh, I don´t know this.

Angie's Recipes said...

All the legumes and beans are toxic if not prepared right. My stomach can't handle them well.

ellie said...

Wow, I had no idea. We rarely have them raw. Always the canned route for us.

Caitlin'nMegan said...

I do have stomach issues with more legumes..maybe I don't know how to prepare them.

Ivy's Closet said...

Such good information. Thanks so much.

Jenn Jilks said...

Who knew?!

Teresa Isabel Silva said...

Great information!

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Kathy G said...

I always cook my beans in the Instant Pot and have never had any issues.

Jennifer Rose said...

i've known for a long time, not that i like kidney beans anyway lol

Lorraine said...

Goodness, who knew!

peppylady (Dora) said...

Now I see why it good to soak beans.
Coffee is on and stay safe

J.P. Alexander said...

uy no solo sabia, aunque siempre r emojo los frijoles. Te mando un beso

Tanza Erlambang said...

I didn't know....
thank you for sharing..

Busy Bee Suz said...

That is news to me!

DVArtist said...

Good info to share. We eat a lot of beans of all kinds and they all get soaked overnight. No slow cooker for me. LOL

Ananka said...

I did know that about raw and only buy canned ones!

Lowcarb team member said...

If we should have them in a meal, I always use the canned beans.

All the best Jan

baili said...

my mom soaked kidney beans in water for ten to twelve hours ,they seemed safe this way then ,i quit pulses so i don't cook it anymore
thank you for sharing