Lingot Beans

Lingot beans from Provence

Average nutritional values per 100 g:

- Total energy: 1599.6 kJ / 378 kcal
- Metabolizable energy: 1304.4 kJ / 312.16 kcal
- Total fat: 6.2 g
- Saturated fat: 0.83 g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.47 g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.88 g
- Available carbohydrates: 25.2 g
- Sugars: 4.5 g
- Total fiber: 32.8 g
- Protein: 22.6 g
- Salt: Trace (<0.03 g)

Here are some ideas for using lingot beans in cooking:

• Homemade cassoulet: Incorporate lingot beans into a traditional cassoulet with duck confit, sausages, and vegetables for a comforting dish.
• Bean salad: Mix cooked beans with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parsley, olives, and a drizzle of olive oil for a fresh and nutritious salad.
• Bean soup: Add lingot beans to a vegetable soup with seasonal vegetables (carrots, celery, leeks) and Provençal herbs for a complete meal.
• Vegetarian stew: Simmer the beans with vegetables like carrots, peppers, and spices for a flavorful vegetarian stew.
• Bean purée: Mash the cooked beans with a bit of garlic, olive oil, and herbs for a creamy side dish.
• Vegetarian chili: Use lingot beans instead of red beans in a meatless chili with tomatoes, peppers, and spices.
• Toast topping: Mash the cooked beans with garlic and lemon for a healthy spread to serve on slices of toasted bread.