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Adzuki Beans have a firm texture and rich, nutty flavor that are ideal for salads, soups, chilis and veggie burgers. Dried adzuki beans are also the main ingredient in anko, a sweet red bean paste used in Japanese desserts. High in fiber yet easy to digest, these legumes are an excellent addition to your diet.

Originating in China, adzuki beans are now grown throughout East Asia and the Himalayas. It was Japan that made these beans what they are today: adzukis were one of the first crops to undergo scientific breeding to develop their signature red color and size. Adzuki beans are also incredibly popular in many desserts in Japan and China. The dry beans are cooked with water and sugar to form a sweet red adzuki bean paste that is used to fill mochi, ice cream and mooncakes.
While adzukis are wonderful in sweet foods, theyí´re equally well suited for savory dishes, including adzuki beans and rice, grain bowls, hummus, red bean flower bread, curries and much more. Theyí´re also delicious cooked in water and mashed into a paste to make refried beans. You can even soak adzuki beans in water and sprout them in 2-4 days. Eat the sprouts raw in salads, dips and spreads, cooked in soups and stews or even as a flour if you dehydrate them first!í_To cook the dry beans, simply place 1 cup in a pot and cover with 3 cups water. Cover, bring to a boil, and then simmer for about 1 hour. Or cut the cooking time down by cooking in a pressure cooker. Now you have delicious cooked beans that are recipe-ready: add them to dals, baked goods like red bean cake, veggie burgers and more.í_The nutritional profile of adzuki beans offers potential health benefits. Theyí´re an excellent source of dietary fiberíïoffering 64% of your daily value in a 1/4-cup servingíïand rich in folate and magnesium. A single serving provides 11 grams of protein. And in addition to protein, adzukis are a good source of iron and phosphorus, and contain calcium. On top of all that, theyí´re low in caloriesíïso whatí´s not to like?í_
Adzuki beans are also an excellent foundation to a macrobiotic diet. This diet is organized on the principles of yin and yang, and devotees aim to create a balanced diet by eating fewer animal products, eating seasonally and locally, and enjoying food in moderation. Macrobiotic followers believe that adzuki beans are the most íÍyangíñ of the beans, lending warmth and strength to those who eat them. Like adzuki beans, the macrobiotic diet was first popularized in Japan, which may explain the importance of this little legume.í_At Bobí´s Red Mill, we offer a wide variety of dried beans online, includingí_,í_,í_,í_, and heritage beans likeí_í_andí_. Make sure to browse our site for recipes, nutritional information and inspiration!