canned beans

snuff · June 29th, 2006, 01:17 PM

what is everyones thoughts on canned beans? i am currently cutting and would like to add these to my diet. i have used kidney beans,red beans, and black beans. i drain the cans and rinse them with water before eating. im not sure about their gi index though.

**The_Don** · June 29th, 2006, 01:36 PM

Well i eat plenty of em. I think they're great, about 20g protein per tin, and basically no fat. And they're quick and simple to cook

I know they have some carbs and i'm not too sure on the calories though

**ppsuprise** · June 29th, 2006, 03:45 PM

try and stay aways from the baked beans or ranch styl beans cause that suace usually has the extra cals and fat in it and junk. i go with kidney beans mainly when i make chili.

**Insex** · June 29th, 2006, 10:25 PM

Canned beans (or any canned food) have very high sodium content and preservatives. It's best to stick with raw beans.

snuff · June 30th, 2006, 10:34 AM

the sodium mainly comes from the sauce that is in them, like i said earlier i drain the sauce and rinse the beans, therefore taking alot of the sodium out of them.

**nicole weeks** · June 30th, 2006, 12:23 PM

I've added daily beans to my diet for the Lysine. I'm interested in a good chili recipe with low to no sugar, lots of seasoning (salt is not much of an issue for me yet), and maybe ground turkey instead of beef. Anyone have a good recipe?

-Nicole

snuff · June 30th, 2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nicole weeks

I've added daily beans to my diet for the Lysine. I'm interested in a good chili recipe with low to no sugar, lots of seasoning (salt is not much of an issue for me yet), and maybe ground turkey instead of beef. Anyone have a good recipe?

-Nicole

you read my mind, i am going to experiment with some turkey chili this weekend. im gonna use dark red kidney beans.

**nicole weeks** · June 30th, 2006, 02:38 PM

Let me know how it goes. I did some experimenting earlier this week....it's edible but not that great. Can't let good protein go to waste, but I need a better recipe for next time.

-Nicole

**Haystack** · July 1st, 2006, 01:23 AM

With regards to canned beans, get a low sodium recipe, or drain and rinse your beans.

For chili, I use the following:

1 lb. ground turkey
1 large onion
1 green bell pepper
1 tbs chili powder or favorite chili season (I like Carrol Shelby's)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups skinned pureed tomatoes or 32 oz. tomato sauce
1/2 lb. dried beans or 16 oz. canned beans (white, black, pinto, or kidney)
1 bay leaf
Dash of sage

Pre-cook dried beans Brown and drain your meat. Put in a pot with tomatoes or sauce and add onions. Heat to a boild and slow down to a simmer. Add spices one by one, stirring to keep sauce and powder from sticking to the pot. Add the bay leaf and cooked or canned beans and simmer for 20-30 minutes covered.

Nicole, you are always welcome to stop by for lunch or dinner.

snuff · July 2nd, 2006, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haystack

With regards to canned beans, get a low sodium recipe, or drain and rinse your beans.

For chili, I use the following:

1 lb. ground turkey
1 large onion
1 green bell pepper
1 tbs chili powder or favorite chili season (I like Carrol Shelby's)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups skinned pureed tomatoes or 32 oz. tomato sauce
1/2 lb. dried beans or 16 oz. canned beans (white, black, pinto, or kidney)
1 bay leaf
Dash of sage

Pre-cook dried beans Brown and drain your meat. Put in a pot with tomatoes or sauce and add onions. Heat to a boild and slow down to a simmer. Add spices one by one, stirring to keep sauce and powder from sticking to the pot. Add the bay leaf and cooked or canned beans and simmer for 20-30 minutes covered.

Nicole, you are always welcome to stop by for lunch or dinner.

mine is the same with a few exceptions, i use 2 tbs of chili powder, and 2 gloves of garlic

**Haystack** · July 2nd, 2006, 10:50 PM

I think I'll add garlic to my next batch and see how it tastes.

benska · July 9th, 2006, 03:31 AM

Black beans are very healthy, they lower ldl and raise hdl cholesterol. Legumes have lots o' carbs so be watchful if youre worried about that kind of thing. Hummus is mashed up beans, and is really tasty, look into it.

**Haystack** · July 10th, 2006, 10:13 PM

I personally like dried beans. If you use a crock pot, you can let them cook overnight or when you are at work.

cheezewhiz · July 17th, 2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Haystack

Brown and drain your meat.

Say what???

I never browned it, or ground it for that matter.

sorry I couldn't help it.

great recipe anyway.

brewdogmike · September 18th, 2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Haystack

I personally like dried beans. If you use a crock pot, you can let them cook overnight or when you are at work.

I agree -- the crock pot is your friend. You can soak the beans the night before, and then in the morning before you leave for work, put them in the crock pot. I used to have an outstanding recipe for making red beans and rice this way, but I lost it.

**strongarm** · September 18th, 2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by benska

Black beans are very healthy, they lower ldl and raise hdl cholesterol. Legumes have lots o' carbs so be watchful if youre worried about that kind of thing. Hummus is mashed up beans, and is really tasty, look into it.

hummus is - chickpeas.

**ProfGumby** · September 27th, 2006, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haystack

With regards to canned beans, get a low sodium recipe, or drain and rinse your beans.

For chili, I use the following:

1 lb. ground turkey
1 large onion
1 green bell pepper
1 tbs chili powder or favorite chili season (I like Carrol Shelby's)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups skinned pureed tomatoes or 32 oz. tomato sauce
1/2 lb. dried beans or 16 oz. canned beans (white, black, pinto, or kidney)
1 bay leaf
Dash of sage

Pre-cook dried beans Brown and drain your meat. Put in a pot with tomatoes or sauce and add onions. Heat to a boild and slow down to a simmer. Add spices one by one, stirring to keep sauce and powder from sticking to the pot. Add the bay leaf and cooked or canned beans and simmer for 20-30 minutes covered.

Nicole, you are always welcome to stop by for lunch or dinner.

mine is similar to this one...

However,

I use more garic, like 3 or 4 cloves
about I teaspoon of Worschtieticchisticsirire sauce

Shredded carrot, about 1/4 cup
about 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup of favorite salsa
2 cups sauce
2 tbs chili powder
1 tbs emerils Southwest seasoning

use the worscteshire (sp) sauce whne you are almost done browning the meat. Slowly stir it in as you fry your turkey.

I like mixing the beans as well, but by playing with what beans you use you can really change the flavor. I too am a big fan of black beans. One of my favorite mixes is half black beans and half white kidney beans or Navy beans (either one)