Restaurant Beans

Restaurant Beans

Restaurant beans generally refer to a variety of legumes including kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, and navy beans. These beans are commonly used as a side dish or as a component of a larger meal. They are often seasoned with spices, herbs, and sometimes pork, which can significantly affect their nutritional content and calorie count. As such, it is important to be mindful of the ingredients included in restaurant bean dishes. Legumes in general, however, are an excellent vegetarian source of high-quality protein, fiber, and an array of vitamins and minerals such as copper, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and potassium. A 1/2 cup serving of restaurant beans typically contains around 100-150 calories, 7-10 g of protein, 4-6 g of fiber, and less than 1 g of fat.