Red beans soup
Nutrition Information for Adzuki Beans
Sweet and nutty, the adzuki bean is a small red-brown bean frequently used in Japanese desserts. The adzuki bean is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in protein, fiber and folic acid.
Weight-Conscious Calories
Adzuki beans are a low-energy-dense food, with 1.3 calories per gram.
Carbs and Fiber
Most of the calories in the adzuki beans come from its carbohydrate content. A 1/2-cup serving of cooked beans contains 28 grams of carbs. Some of the carbs in the beans come from its fiber content. Getting more fiber in your diet may reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease
Protein and Fat
Adzuki beans are a good source of protein and contain very little fat. A 1/2-cup serving contains 8 grams of protein and less than 1 gram of fat.
Vitamins and Minerals
A 1/2 cup serving of cooked adzuki beans meets 12 percent of the daily value for iron, 13 percent of the daily value for potassium and 35 percent of the daily value for folic acid. It helps getting oxygen to your muscles and organs and also makes up part of the enzymes that help you digest food. Eating more potassium-rich foods like adzuki beans may help improve blood pressure. Folic acid is a B vitamin that is needed to make new cells, and it's especially important for women of childbearing age. Adequate intakes helps prevent birth defects in babies.
How to eat Red beans soup
Double-boil the beans for XX minutes
Heat the beans in a microwave oven after they transfer to a microwave-safe plate
Cool the beans in the refrigerator