Can I eat kidney bean leaves?

Are kidney bean leaves safe to eat? Are there limits as to what stage they become unsafe? Like, I can eat them young but not old? Can I eat them raw or must I cook them?

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Best Answer

As far as I can tell, the majority of bean leaves are edible raw or cooked. They don't become unsafe, but likely become more fibrous as they mature. In this case, cooking would make eating them more pleasurable. Here are some possible uses.

Here is an edit based on the comment of @FuzzyChef, below. I had not considered the potential impact of phytohemagglutinin specifically in kidney beans. As he points out, and I agree, there does not seem to be anything definitive about the toxin in leaves. Here is a paper that discusses potential toxicity in the beans themselves. Given this information, if it were me, I would cook the leaves of the kidney bean plant.

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Quick Answer about "Can I eat kidney bean leaves?"

Bean leaves from all types of beans are edible and are used in cooked dishes from many cuisines. The leaves can also be eaten fresh but tend to be overly fibrous for most people.

Can we eat kidney beans leaves?

Bean leaves They're among my favorite greens for how versatile they are; you can eat pea shoots raw or cooked, or turn them into \u201cpesto.\u201d

Are Kidney bean plants poisonous?

Only a few beans are needed to cause poisoning. Kidney beans, or red beans, contain a natural protein, Lectin, that is found in many plants, animals and humans. However, at high levels, like that found in raw or undercooked kidney beans, the protein can act as a toxin.

Are bean leaves good for you?

Nutritional Value Long bean leaves are a good source of vitamins B2, C, and A, iron, and calcium.

What part of kidney beans are edible?

Answer: edible part of kidney bean is seeds.

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