Cooking Dried Beans
With these methods, you’ll master the art of cooking dried beans—whether it's black beans, pinto beans, or even more delicate varieties like cannellini beans. Once you experience that perfect creamy texture, you’ll love them too!
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried beans black beans, pinto beans, or your favorite variety
- 6 cups of water or broth
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 bay leaf optional
- Aromatics like garlic or onion optional
Instructions
- Sort and rinse beans. Place them in a large pot with 6 cups of water or broth.6 cups of water or broth
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt and a bay leaf or aromatics if using.1 tablespoon of salt, 1 bay leaf, Aromatics like garlic or onion
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 1-3 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed.
- Test for doneness by smooshing a bean; it should be tender but not mushy.1 pound dried beans
- Cool and store beans in their cooking liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 17gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1184mgPotassium: 1028mgFiber: 11gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 5mg
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