How to Cook Beans
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Learn how to cook 5 types of beans on the stovetop! This guide covers soaking, cooking, and my favorite recipe ideas to use them in!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried beans per type
- water to soak and cook
- Optional: salt, black peppercorn, firm herbs, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, or onion wedges for flavoring
Instructions
- Sort through the dried beans to remove any debris or damaged beans if needed and rinse in a colander.
- Place the beans in a large bowl and add water to cover the beans by at least 2 inches. Soak for 8-12 hours. This step is optional, but it helps soften the beans and reduce cooking time.
- Drain the beans. Transfer the beans to a large pot. Add fresh water to cover the beans by at least 4 inches. Add a bay leaf, garlic cloves, onion, or herbs for extra flavor. If you’re using salt, add toward the end of cooking (about 15-20 minutes before done) to avoid toughening the beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1-2 hours, depending on the bean*, until tender but still hold their shape. Add salt, if you’re using.
- Once the beans are fully cooked, drain them. Use in a recipe and allow them to cool completely and store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- *Bean Cooking Times (after soaking):Navy Beans: 1 to 1.5 hoursCannellini Beans: 1 to 1.5 hoursBlack Beans: 1 to 1.5 hoursPinto Beans: 1.5 to 2 hoursKidney Beans: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Storage: After cooking beans, drain them well and let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm them in a microwave for a few minutes or simmer gently on the stovetop with a splash of water.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup dried
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
625mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup dried | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 625mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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