What is it?
Five Colour Beans are a mixture of five different types or colours of beans, combined to provide a variety of textures, flavours, and nutrients in one pack.
Product Benefits
- Variety of beans in one mix - combines different legumes for diverse colours, flavours, and textures.
- Source of plant-based protein - beans contribute protein that can complement a balanced diet.
- High in dietary fibre - beans are naturally rich in fibre, supporting normal digestion and helping with fullness.
- Naturally low in saturated fat - plain dried beans can be part of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
- Provides important minerals - beans can contribute iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and other minerals.
- Provides folate and other B vitamins - important for normal cell function and energy metabolism.
- Contains plant compounds - different coloured beans provide various polyphenols and other naturally occurring antioxidant compounds.
- Plant-based - an excellent ingredient for vegetarian and vegan meals.
Ways to consume
- Bean soup: Cook with carrots, tomatoes, onions, celery, and herbs for a hearty soup.
- Stews: Add to vegetable, chicken, or meat stews for extra texture and plant protein.
- Mixed with rice: Combine cooked beans with white, brown, or multigrain rice.
- Bean salad: Toss cooked and cooled beans with vegetables and a light dressing.
- Curries: Cook with curry spices, coconut milk, tomatoes, or vegetables.
- Bean porridge: Simmer until soft and combine with grains for a filling meal.
- Wraps & burritos: Use cooked beans as a filling with vegetables, rice, and your preferred sauce.
- Grain bowls: Pair with quinoa or brown rice, leafy greens, avocado, and other vegetables.
- Tomato-based dishes: Add to tomato sauces, chili-style dishes, or casseroles.
- Mashed bean spread: Blend well-cooked beans with herbs and seasonings to make a simple spread or dip.
Suitable for?
- 🌱 Vegetarians & vegans - a useful source of plant-based protein.
- 💪 Active individuals - provide carbohydrates, protein, and minerals to support an active lifestyle.
- 🌾 People wanting more fibre - beans are naturally high in dietary fibre, supporting healthy digestion.
- ❤️ People following a heart-conscious diet - naturally low in saturated fat and rich in fibre when prepared without excessive salt or fat.
- 🍽️ People looking for filling meals - the combination of protein and fibre can help promote fullness.
- 👨👩👧👦 Families - versatile enough for soups, rice dishes, stews, curries, and salads.
- 🌈 People wanting greater food variety - different bean varieties provide different colours, textures, and plant compounds.
- 🥗 People following a balanced diet - easy to combine with whole grains and vegetables for a nutritious meal.