Dried kidney beans can be stored for an extended time, and are found all the year round. They serve as an excellent food for dry seasons, when vegetables are scarce in the grocery stores. Regarding kidney beans nutrition, they are rich sources of protein, starch, soluble fiber, folate, niacin, B vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium, selenium and other trace minerals. They taste great, when prepared by slow cooking method with appropriate seasoning.