How to Cook Dried Garbanzo Beans & Black Beans

Name: How to Cook Dried Garbanzo Beans & Black Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 10 h 5 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried chickpeas/garbanzo beans; 1 lb dried black beans; 12 cups water; 1 tablespoon sea salt (Optional)

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Soaking time is included in the total time.:
8 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 5 mins
Servings
5 servings
Calories
458 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, Vegan

How to Cook Dried Garbanzo Beans & Black Beans

Demi Foster

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Learn how to soak and cook dried garbanzo beans and black beans in three easy steps.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb dried chickpeas/garbanzo beans
1 lb dried black beans
12 cups water
1 tablespoon sea salt (Optional)

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Instructions

FOR THE CHICKPEAS
Long Soak Chickpeas
Rinse the chickpeas in a colander, put in a stock pot and cover with 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm) of water, let sit for 8 hours. The beans will expand and become softer.
Short Soak Chickpeas
Rinse the chickpeas in a colander, put in a stock pot and cover with 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm) of water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes and remove the pot from the heat, let the chickpeas soak for 2 hours. The beans will expand and become softer.
After They Soak
In a colander, drain the water and rinse the beans. Place in a stock pot and cover with 12 cups of fresh water and bring to a boil. When the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to simmer, or a low boil, and cook for 90 minutes, or until the chickpeas are cooked to your desired texture. For a firm and chewy bean cook uncovered and for a creamier softer bean, cover, leaving a bit of a gap to allow steam to escape. Add more boiling water to the pot as needed. If you want your beans to have a salty flavor, add the salt during the last 15 minutes of cooking. If you add it earlier you could end up with tough beans.
When the beans are finished cooking drain and rinse them in a colander and let the excess water drip off of them.
FOR THE BLACK BEANS
For a Long Soak
Rinse the beans in a colander and place in a stock pot. Cover with 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm) of water and let soak for 6 hours. Don’t let them soak for too long or the beans will split. The beans will expand and become soft.
For a Short Soak
Rinse the beans in a colander and place in a stock pot. Cover with 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm) of water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes and remove from the heat and let sit for 2 hours. The beans will expand and become soft.
After They Soak
Drain and rinse the beans in a colander, rinse the stock pot, and put the beans back in the pot. Cover the beans with 12 cups of water and bring to a boil. When the water is boiling reduce the heat and cook at a low boil for approximately 90 minutes to two hours, or until the beans are fully cooked. Stir the beans every 15 minutes and add more boiling water if necessary. The beans should be covered with water throughout the cooking time. SEE NOTE
When the beans are finished cooking, drain and rinse them and let the excess water drip off.
Store both types of beans in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Notes

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER
Don’t undercook raw beans as they contain lectins, which are glycoproteins, commonly found in plant foods, but the kind found in raw and undercooked beans are toxic.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 81g (27%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1435mg (60%) Potassium 1609mg (46%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cup
Calories	458kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	81g	27%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	1435mg	60%
Potassium	1609mg	34%
Fiber	21g	84%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	40IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	173mg	17%
Iron	7mg	39%