Canned flageolet beans
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,084 kJ (259 kcal) |
19.8 g | |
| Sugars | 1.0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 40.4 g |
6.2 g | |
30.4 g | |
| |
| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central | |
The flageolet bean is a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) originating from France. The flageolet is picked before full maturity and dried in the shade to retain its green color. The bean is small, light green, and kidney-shaped. The texture is firm and creamy when shelled and cooked. The flageolet bean is commonly grown in the fertile soil of California.[1]
Flageolet bean varieties include:
- Chevrier (the original heirloom)
- Elsa
- Flambeau
- Flamingo
References
- ↑ Stradley, Linda (2016-04-02). "What are Flageolet Beans, Whats Cooking America". What's Cooking America. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
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