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How to Soak Beans
A great way to take the overnight prep out of your favorite recipes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 382 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried beans or desired amount
- water
Instructions
- Rinse beans well and sort through to remove any debris.
- Place beans in a large saucepan.
- Add water to cover 2" above the beans. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover and let sit 60 minutes.
- Drain and discard water. Use as directed in your recipe.
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Notes
- Note: This is not a recipe to cook beans, this is a pre-soak and beans will still require cooking after the quick soak method.
- To cook beans after soaking, drain soaking water. Place beans in a large pot and cover with water (add herbs, onion, etc if desired). Simmer on low just until tender.
- Simmering time can range from 45 minutes to 2 ½ hours depending on the variety.
Nutrition Information
Calories
382
(19%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
1541mg
(44%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1541mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.