Advice on using loose red kidney beans:

Soak  the kidney beans in cold water overnight. Then cook them in boiling water for at least 30 minutes.

100g of legumes provide as much protein as 100g of meat or fish but do not contain saturated fats, a good alternative to transform your recipes into vegetarian dishes.

Recipe ideas with red beans:

– Red kidney beans are the basic ingredient in chili con carne and can also be served as a side dish with main courses.

– For a hummus than the one made with chickpeas, blend 800g of cooked red beans, add a few drops of lemon juice and liquid cream, and finally season with curry powder, salt and pepper.

To surprise your guests even more, try the brownie ! With 200g of cooked and drained red beans, 200g of melted dark chocolate, 3 eggs, 30g of sugar, 10cl of milk, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Mix all the ingredients together and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-30 minutes.