POSTED JAN 28, 2022

What Are Lupini Beans?

Lupini beans are yellow legume seeds from the lupinus albus plant mostly found in the Mediterranean countries. They are a considered a super bean because of all the health benefits that are packed inside the small bean. They are ready to eat right out of the jar, just rinse and pinch the outer skin off, and enjoy. They are a great source of fiber & antioxidants. Learn about all the ways you can enjoy lupini beans.

Health Benefits

Heart Healthy

The lupini bean exceeds most other beans in its fiber content making them perfect for preventing many heart-related diseases. The high protein, high fiber, and low calories that the lupini beans contain help lower your cholesterol too.

Low Carb

Lupini Beans may be high in protein but are very low in carbohydrates, making them a perfect snack. Every 100 grams of lupini beans contain only about 9 grams of carbs. Making them a perfect snack for many diets and all ages.

Low Calories

Having only 35 calories per serving, lupini beans are great for any diet. High sources of fiber, proteins, and vitamins with low carbs, these beans fit mostly every diet out there even are known to be keto-friendly!

Good Protein

When it comes to protein, these beans pack a punch. Compared to similar beans such as chickpeas, fava beans, and lentils, lupini beans have twice the amount of protein. Just one cup full of lupini beans equals about 26 grams of protein making them one of the richest sources of plant-based proteins available.

Bar Nuts of Italy

If you've ever been to an American bar, you'll usually notice some sort of salty peanut on the counter. In Italy, instead of nuts, most bars and cafés provide salty lupini beans to keep you thirsty. This snack provides great nutrients during a night out drinking wine.

Bar Nuts of Italy

If you've ever been to an American bar, you'll usually notice some sort of salty peanut on the counter. In Italy, instead of nuts most bars and cafés provide salty lupini beans to keep you thirsty.

How to Properly Eat Unpeeled Beans

When it comes to eating a lupini bean, there is no "correct" way to eat one but there is a prefered method. Although edible, most don't like the texture of the skin. Simply take a lupini bean with your fingers and tear the skin with your teeth. From there you can pop the seed directly into your mouth.

How to Properly Eat Unpeeled Beans

Luckily for you, we have ready to eat Lupini Beans, peeled and unpeeled.

Cento Peeled Lupini Beans 12.7oz

Cento Lupini Beans 8oz

Cento Lupini Beans 16oz

Recipes with Lupini Beans

Lupini Bean, Fennel, and Pine Nut Salad

A light, refreshing salad with a homemade vinaigrette that brings all the flavors of the lupini beans and fennel together.

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Lupini Bean, Fennel, and Pine Nut Salad

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Minestrone with Lupini Bean Soup

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Minestrone with Lupini Bean Soup

A traditional Italian soup, made using an abundance of ingredients, including veggies and crushed tomatoes.

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Minestrone with Lupini Bean Soup

A traditional Italian soup, made using an abundance of ingredients, including veggies and crushed tomatoes.

Featuring:

Minestrone with Lupini Bean Soup

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POSTED JAN 28, 2022

What Are Lupini Beans?

Health Benefits

Heart Healthy

Low Carb

Low Calories

Good Protein

Health Benefits

Heart Healthy

Low Carb

Low Calories

Good Protein

Bar Nuts of Italy

Bar Nuts of Italy

How to Properly Eat Unpeeled Beans

How to Properly Eat Unpeeled Beans