Using beans in your meals instead of meat
Beans make an excellent substitute for meat in lots of dishes. Try them as the 'mince' in a Shepherd's Pie, the 'lamb' in a casserole, or the tuna in a salad.
La Costena Refried Pinto Beans
400g
La Costena refried pinto beans are cooked and mildly spiced. Refried beans or frijoles refritos are dried beans cooked, mashed and then fried in lard or oil with various seasonings including onions, salt and pepper. Add the Mexican taste to your meals with La Costena Refried Pinto Beans. Ideal as a side dish for your beef, BBQ ribs, burritos, eggs and with anything you can imagine! All you have to do is heat and serve!
- Contains no gluten ingredients but is manufactured in an environment where gluten may be present or is manufactured overseas.
COOKING INFORMATION
Stovetop - Empty contents into a saucepan. Heat gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not allow to boil. Microwave (750W) - Empty contents into a non-metallic container, heat on full power for 2 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Stir and serve.
- Delmaine Code: 8042
- Size: 400g
- Pack Size: 6
- Country of Origin: Mexico
- Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate below 4oC and use within 7 days.
- Best Before/Use By: Best Before
- Unopened Shelf Life: 1095
- Open Shelf Life: 7 Days from Purchase
INGREDIENTS
Water, Pinto Beans (21%), Soybean Oil, Onion, Salt, Pork Lard, Jalapeno Peppers, Garlic.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving Size: 130g Servings per Pack: 3.1
| Average Quantity | Per Serving | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY | 457kJ | 352kJ |
| PROTEIN | 4.5g | 3.5g |
| FAT, TOTAL | 6.8g | 5.2g |
| SATURATED | 1.3g | 1.0g |
| CARBOHYDRATE | 12.7g | 9.7g |
| SUGARS | <1.0g | <1.0g |
| SODIUM | 576mg | 443mg |
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Inspiration
Storing your beans
Canned beans should always be stored in cool cabinets away from appliances that produce heat. Dried beans should be stored in airtight containers and used within one year of purchase. The longer you keep the dry beans, the more moisture they lose. This means that older dry beans take longer to soak and cook compared to younger dry beans.
Substituting canned beans for dried beans
Often you don't have the time to soak dried beans overnight and substituting with canned beans is a great option. But remember, dried beans nearyl double in weight and volume when soaked, so the rule of thumb when substituting is used two cans of beans for every cup of dried beans.
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