http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/how-to-cook-dried-beans/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Cooking the best gluten free recipes Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:24:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/how-to-cook-dried-beans/comment-page-1/#comment-20230 Kris Bordessa Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:39:10 +0000 http://www.wasabimon.com/?p=2005#comment-20230 I use only dried beans these days, to avoid the BPA in canned beans. However, I've tried and tried to cook dry beans with ingredients and always end up with crunchy beans. Best for me is to pre-cook the beans in a crockpot, and then add my seasoning/spices/veggies. I also freeze the pre-cooked beans to have for quickie meals later. .-= Check out Kris Bordessa´s last blog post: <a href="http://krisbordessa.com/?p=55" rel="nofollow">Coconut Bay Resort & Spa</a> =-. I use only dried beans these days, to avoid the BPA in canned beans. However, I’ve tried and tried to cook dry beans with ingredients and always end up with crunchy beans. Best for me is to pre-cook the beans in a crockpot, and then add my seasoning/spices/veggies. I also freeze the pre-cooked beans to have for quickie meals later.
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]]> http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/how-to-cook-dried-beans/comment-page-1/#comment-20215 ReadyMom Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:51:06 +0000 http://www.wasabimon.com/?p=2005#comment-20215 I've been meaning to make dried beans--we go through dozens of the canned variety. I didn't know you didn't have to soak them either. I'm trying this today. Thanks. .-= Check out ReadyMom´s last blog post: <a href="http://readymom.blogspot.com/2009/12/best-bread-youll-ever-make.html" rel="nofollow">THE best bread you'll ever make</a> =-. I’ve been meaning to make dried beans–we go through dozens of the canned variety. I didn’t know you didn’t have to soak them either. I’m trying this today. Thanks.
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]]> http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/how-to-cook-dried-beans/comment-page-1/#comment-20148 Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:47:59 +0000 http://www.wasabimon.com/?p=2005#comment-20148 I learned a lot here: I don't have to do the overnight soak and that beans will stay fresh in an airtight container up to 1 week. Perhaps preparing beans isn't really as difficult as I've believed all these years?! .-= Check out Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey´s last blog post: <a href="http://writersinnerjourney.com/2009/12/getting-personal-with-essay-subjects.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed" rel="nofollow">Getting Personal with Essay Subjects</a> =-. I learned a lot here: I don’t have to do the overnight soak and that beans will stay fresh in an airtight container up to 1 week. Perhaps preparing beans isn’t really as difficult as I’ve believed all these years?!
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]]> http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/how-to-cook-dried-beans/comment-page-1/#comment-20134 Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:15:01 +0000 http://www.wasabimon.com/?p=2005#comment-20134 We're actually doing a lentil soup for xmas day this year. The caramelized onions on top really make the dish. .-= Check out Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart´s last blog post: <a href="http://championofmyheart.com/2009/12/21/holiday-cleaning--the-ghetto-scat-mat.aspx?ref=rss" rel="nofollow">Holiday Cleaning & The Ghetto Scat Mat</a> =-. We’re actually doing a lentil soup for xmas day this year. The caramelized onions on top really make the dish.
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]]> http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/how-to-cook-dried-beans/comment-page-1/#comment-20118 Jennifer Margulis Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:20:13 +0000 http://www.wasabimon.com/?p=2005#comment-20118 I've been cooking with dried beans more often and finding them much more flavorful than canned beans. It's hard to remember to get them started but I'm always glad when I do. .-= Check out Jennifer Margulis´s last blog post: <a href="http://jennifermargulis.net/blog/2009/12/take-a-segway-tour-of-jacksonville/" rel="nofollow">Take a Segway Tour of Jacksonville</a> =-. I’ve been cooking with dried beans more often and finding them much more flavorful than canned beans. It’s hard to remember to get them started but I’m always glad when I do.
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]]> http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/how-to-cook-dried-beans/comment-page-1/#comment-20117 Kerry Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:31:21 +0000 http://www.wasabimon.com/?p=2005#comment-20117 I'd not thought of cooking garlic with the beans -- thanks for the idea. I often throw in a small pinch of chipotle pepper (ground) to infuse a touch of heat. .-= Check out Kerry´s last blog post: <a href="http://musicroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/jerry-christmas-jerry-douglas.html" rel="nofollow">Jerry Christmas: Jerry Douglas</a> =-. I’d not thought of cooking garlic with the beans — thanks for the idea. I often throw in a small pinch of chipotle pepper (ground) to infuse a touch of heat.
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