Black beans… hearty, healthy, and deliciously good for you!
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When I lived in Athens, Georgia quite some time ago, I was introduced to my first serving of authentic Black Bean Soup. The restaurant was Harry Bissett’s New Orleans Cafe and it was located right on Broad Street in downtown Athens. Athens, Georgia… what a city! I had the blessing of attending college at the University of Georgia and while our Georgia Bulldogs are a fun team to watch, being a fan, in general, is even more exciting! From the “Go Dawgs sic ’em” to the Red and Black, walking the university campus any day of the week, any time of year is beyond inspiring… I would venture to say even to Auburn Tiger fans. Okay, that may be a stretch, HA!
One of my dearest friends introduced me to not only the restaurant but to the dish… Black Bean Soup. He told me that this soup was best served with a dollop of sour cream, creme fraiche, and a splash of sherry. And, he was right!
Before I share the recipe, here are a few health benefits that come from eating black beans.
Black beans:
*good source of protein having over 15 grams in 1 cup of cooked beans
*great source of dietary fiber with about 15 grams in 1 cup
*super low fat having less than 1 gram of fat per 1 cup serving
*help lower blood pressure
*help prevent heart disease
*help prevent cancer
*aid in digestion
*when eaten in manageable portion sizes, aid in weight loss
*a good source of calcium with nearly 4% calcium per one cup serving
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cup
Servings: 10
Amount per serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.6g 10%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 175mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 44.9g 16%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g 52%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 19.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 159mg 12%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 728mg 15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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