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Jacob’s Cattle Beans

Also indexed as: Coach Beans, Dalmatian Beans, Trout Beans

Jacob’s Cattle beans are a delicious addition to salads, stews, or soups.

Jacob’s Cattle beans arrived in the United States with German settlers who called them Torellen. Larger than most beans, these have a dark maroon spotted pattern dotting their white skin that justifies the new world name they are sometimes given: Dalmatian. They are also sometimes called trout or coach beans.

Varieties

Jacob’s cattle beans are sold dried.

Buying and storing tips

Purchase fresh-looking dried beans and avoid wrinkled ones. Store them in a sealed container, preferably glass or ceramic.

Availability

These beans are available year-round in the dried form from specialty grocers.

Preparation, uses, and tips

Before cooking, soak the beans overnight. They may be prepared in a crockpot, on top of the stove, or pressure cooked. 1 cup of dried beans makes approximately 2 1/2 cups of cooked beans. They are often featured in soups, and can be added to salads, relishes, and stews.

Nutritional Highlights

Jacob’s Cattle beans (plain or vegetarian, canned), 1 cup
Calories: 236
Protein: 12.2g
Carbohydrate: 52g
Total Fat: 1.1g
Fiber: 12.7g
*Excellent source of: Magnesium (81.3mg), and Potassium (751mg)
*Good source of: Calcium (127mg), and Vitamin C (7.8mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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.