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How to Cook Beans
Dried beans are quick and simple to prepare for any meal.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
1 hr mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried beans
- water
Instructions
- Place beans in a large pot and fill the pot with cold water 1" above the beans. Refrigerate overnight (or up to 12 hours).
- Drain beans and rinse in cold water.
- Place drained and rinsed beans in a large pot. Fill with water or broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered for 90-120 minutes or until tender (or for 5-7 hours on high in the slow cooker).
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To Quick Soak Beans
- Place beans in a large pot and fill with water 1" above the beans.
- Boil 3 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and let them stand for at least 1 hour (or up to four hours).
- Drain beans and rinse in cold water. Cook as directed below.
To Cook Unsoaked Beans
- Place unsoaked beans in a slow cooker and cover with broth or water. Cook 5-7 hours on high until beans are tender.
Notes
- Do not add acidic items to the beans before they are soft or they may not rehydrate properly (eg. tomatoes or lemon).
- To Hot Soak Beans: Add 10 cups water for every 2 cups of dry beans and boil 3 minutes. Cover and let soak 4-24 hours.To Microwave Soak Beans: Add 3 cups of water for each cup of beans and microwave on high for 15 minutes. Let beans stand for 1 hour.
- Place beans in a large pot and fill with water 1" above the beans.
- Boil 3 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and let them stand for at least 1 hour (or up to four hours).
- Drain beans and rinse in cold water. Cook as directed below.
- Place unsoaked beans in a slow cooker and cover with broth or water. Cook 5-7 hours on high until beans are tender.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
310
(16%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
1250mg
(36%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 310 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1250mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.