How to Soak Beans Overnight to Boil + Video

Posted By Kimberly Turner on Feb 22, 2013 in Beans, Cooking Shows, Cooking with Kimberly, Ethnic Foods, Fruit & Vegetables, Healthy | 0 comments

Don’t think beans sound exciting?! Well, let me tell you…

Beans are a staple in many cuisines from around the world.

They are inexpensive and easy to use, if you know how to prepare them and cook them.

Instead of buying canned beans, you can make your own at a fraction of the cost and without the preservatives and chemicals they add to keep them “fresh”.

Beans are full of fiber that can lower cholesterol, among many other health benefits.

There are a few important tips when soaking and cooking beans that must be followed for the best results.

Type: Bean Recipe
Serve With: as a side dish with a meal of chicken, pork, fish, beef, or as an ingredient to add to other recipes
Prep Time: 5 min
Soak Time: overnight
Yield: 4-6 servings

The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video for measurements & directions. Please enjoy the video below:

Ingredients:

1 bag dried beans – roughly 4 cups
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp chili flakes
8-10 peppercorns
water – to cover beans

Instructions:

Rinse beans under cold water in a strainer or colander to wash. Then, pick through to be sure there are no other foreign articles in the bean mix.
Place beans in a pot, and cover generously with water. Add bay leaf, chili flakes & peppercorns.
Allow to soak overnight in the refrigerator or a cold place, covered.
Drain & rinse under cold water and then boil beans in fresh water until tender, which can take up to 1-2 hours, depending on the size of the bean and how long you soaked them prior to cooking.
Store in the freezer in a resealable plastic bag for quick access to beans for recipes.

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