Hot soup for cold days! The perfect choice, really easy & super healthy.

From start to finish, real food.

KIDNEY BEANS HEALTH BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

♥ Lowering cholesterol

♥ Excellent for diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia

♥ A good source for high-quality protein, especially when combined with rice/ quinoa/ buckwheat.

♥ Lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and type 2 diabetes 

♥ Excellent source of the trace mineral, molybdenum.

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Kidney beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre, as are most other beans.

In addition to lowering cholesterol, kidney beans’ high fibre content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.

When combined with whole grains such as rice, kidney beans provide virtually fat-free high-quality protein.

Kidney beans are an excellent source of the trace mineral, molybdenum, an integral component of the enzyme sulfite oxidase, which is responsible for detoxifying sulfites. 1

Much evidence supports the health benefits of consuming a plant-based diet and increasing the intake of legumes.

A high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (beans), nuts, and seeds is linked to significantly lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. 2

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

• Red kidney beans – 200 gr
• Carrot – 1
• Sweet potato – 1
• Shallot onions – 2
• Garlic cloves – 2
• Water – 6 cups
• Plum tomato – 1 can
• Red paprika – 1 teaspoon
• Cumin – 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt & pepper – pinch
• Olive oil- 1 tablespoon

How to make?

• PRE PREPARATION – the night before preparing the soup, soak the beans in water for the whole night.
• Start by cutting the vegetables (carrot, sweet potato, onions and 2 cloves of garlic).
• Slightly saute the vegetables with a little olive oil for 2 minutes.
• Time to add the water, start from 4.5 cups of water and add also the pre-soaked beans.
• Cook for an hour until the beans are soft.
• Then add a can of plum tomatoes and another 1.5 cups of water.
• Continue cooking for an extra half an hour and then add the seasonings (paprika, cumin, salt and pepper) stir for two minutes.
• Enjoy!! ( Best served with rice.)
  

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