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Yellow-Eye Beans

Also indexed as: Maine Yellow Eyes

When selecting yellow-eye beans, choose those with a glossy sheen.

Yellow-eye beans are small, off-white beans with a characteristic yellowish-brown “eye” marking the point where the bean once attached to the pod. Popular in Maine, this variety has a mild flavor that is similar to that of Navy or Great Northern beans, but is also considered superior in taste.

Varieties

The yellow-eye bean is considered to be a variety of the white bean family.

Buying and storing tips

Look for yellow-eye beans that have a glossy sheen similar to navy beans. Store dried beans in a sealed glass or ceramic jar.

Availability

Dried yellow-eye beans are available year-round from specialty grocers.

Preparation, uses, and tips

Soak the beans overnight and cook them like any other variety of white beans—for about 20 minutes in a pressure cooker or 1 1/2 to 2 hours on top of the stove. 1 cup of dried yellow-eye beans makes approximately 2 1/2 cups of cooked beans.

Nutritional Highlights

Yellow-eye beans, 1 cup (boiled)
Calories: 255
Protein: 16.2g
Carbohydrate: 44.7g
Total Fat: 1.9g
Fiber: 18.4g
*Excellent source of: Iron (4.4mg), Magnesium (130mg), and Folate (143 mcg)
*Good source of: Calcium (110mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

Health benefits and concerns

Health benefits and concerns for legumes
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other legumes. Read about health benefits and concerns for legumes for a full description.