Description
🌾 Yellow Beans
Kenyan yellow beans, often known locally as “Kathika,” are a highly-prized legume, popular for their unique taste, texture, and cooking properties.
- Appearance: They have a distinct, bright golden-yellow color and a smooth, oval shape.
- Taste and Texture: When cooked, they have a rich, slightly sweet flavor and a creamy, smooth texture that is less “mealy” than other bean varieties.
- Culinary Uses: They are incredibly versatile and a staple in many Kenyan households. The most common way to prepare them is in a stew, often cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices like coriander. They are also used in traditional dishes like Githeri (a mix of maize and beans), soups, and salads.
- Key Feature: A significant reason for their popularity is that they are widely considered to be “gas-free,” meaning they are easier to digest and cause less bloating compared to other bean types.
🥗 Nutritional Value of Yellow Beans
Yellow beans are a nutritional powerhouse, offering an excellent balance of protein, fiber, and essential micronutrients.
The values below are an approximation for 100 grams of cooked (boiled) yellow beans.
| Nutrient | Approximate Amount (per 100g cooked) | % Daily Value (DV) |
| Calories | 140 – 145 kcal | ~7% |
| Protein | 9 – 10 g | ~19% |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g | ~9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 – 10 g | ~38% |
| Fat | < 1 g | ~1% |




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