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An Italian Christmas Tradition - Lupin Beans
Lupin Beans, or Lupini are an Italian Christmas Tradition, simple and easy these served after dinner or as a snack, delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 1 pound
Calories: 635 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried lupin beans
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a very large pot soak the beans (make sure the beans are covered by at least 2-3 inches of water) in cold water for 2 days changing the water 2x a day.
- Then boil the beans for approximately 55-65 minutes or until tender (not mushy).
- Drain beans well and rinse with cold water a few times, place the beans back in the large pot and cover with cold water (make sure the beans are covered with 2-3 inches of water), change the water 2x times a day and let soak for approximately 8-10 days or until beans are no longer bitter.
- When ready place beans in a large bowl and toss with salt to taste. Bite the tip of the bean to remove the skin and eat the bean. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
635kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
118g
(39%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Potassium
1764mg
(50%)
Fiber
47g
(188%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
10.7mg
(59%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1pound
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 118g | 39% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Potassium | 1764mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 47g | 188% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 10.7mg | 59% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.