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Source of fiber and plant protein
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Green Beans with Borlotti Beans (180 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 79 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.6 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 9.2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
142
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
25.6g
· 9% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
1.3g
· 2% DV
Fiber
9.2g
· 33% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 21% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 25 g | 20 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 130 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 pack (half) | 200 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 320 g | 253 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 400 g | 316 kcal |
Calculated from 79 calories per 100 g.
Cook chopped green beans with onion, tomato and olive oil, then add cooked borlotti beans and simmer until the vegetables are tender. If using dried borlotti beans, soak and cook them separately first; fresh or canned beans need less preparation.
Green beans and borlotti beans are the defining ingredients; many versions also use onion, tomato, olive oil and garlic. The beans add different textures, while herbs such as parsley can be added at the end for freshness.
Yes, canned borlotti beans work well in green beans with borlotti beans. Drain and rinse them, then stir them in near the end of cooking so they heat through without breaking apart or turning mushy.
Yes, soak dried borlotti beans and cook them until tender before adding them to green beans. The green beans soften much faster, so cooking both from dry in the same pot can leave the borlotti beans firm while the vegetables turn overdone.
Serve green beans with borlotti beans with crusty bread, rice or another grain, plus a simple salad if you like. The dish can work as a main meal, especially when prepared generously with beans, or as a vegetable side.
They can be served either way. A version cooked with olive oil and tomato is pleasant at room temperature or chilled, while a meat-based version is usually served hot; let a chilled portion lose some of its refrigerator chill before serving.
Yes, frozen green beans are a convenient substitute for fresh ones in this dish. Add them straight to the pot and check the texture as they cook; they may soften sooner than fresh beans, so avoid simmering longer than needed.
Yes, you can make green beans with borlotti beans with beef or minced meat. Brown the meat with the onion before adding the tomato and beans, and cook until the meat is tender; the olive-oil version is typically meat-free.
Cool leftover green beans with borlotti beans promptly and refrigerate them in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and discard any leftovers that have been left at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, the combination can make a satisfying meal: the borlotti beans add substance, while the green beans contribute fiber. Pair it with a salad or bread according to your appetite, rather than relying on a very small side portion.
Vitamins
Folate
104.4µg · 26% DV
Vitamin K
30.6µg · 26% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Vitamin C
15.12mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.32mg · 36% DV
Manganese
0.68mg · 30% DV
Phosphorus
160mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
554mg · 16% DV
Sodium
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Green beans with Borlotti beans brings together fresh green beans and the creamy, speckled beans known in Turkey as barbunya. In Turkish home cooking, the vegetables are commonly simmered with onion, tomato and olive oil until tender, though recipes vary from household to household.
Serve it warm or at room temperature, often as part of a spread of home-cooked dishes with bread, or alongside grains and a salad. It has a substantial, stew-like texture and provides fibre and plant protein, while remaining relatively light. For an easy meal, pair it with rice or crusty bread; use a modest amount of oil if you prefer a lighter finish.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.23g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.49g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.