Michigan Cranberry Beans

Appearance

medium-sized, oval and creamy white with red speckles and streaks

Flavor

creamy texture; subtle, nut-like taste

Common Uses

a favorite in northern Italian, Spanish and Portuguese cuisines

Texture

creamy and slightly mealy when cooked, with a firm yet tender bite

Cook Time

¾ to 1 hour

Alternate Names

Roman or October Beans

Nutritional Information

CALORIES: 120, PROTEIN (G): 8, FAT (G): 0.4, TOTAL CARB. (G): 22, DIETARY FIBER (G): 9, SODIUM (MG): 1, POTASSIUM (MG): 342

Data is based on ½ cup servings of beans cooked from the dry form and drained of cooking liquid.
Canned beans will contain more sodium. Source: The Bean Institute