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Using Dried Beans
Beans don’t have to be soaked before they are cooked. Soaking merely shortens cooking time. Because unsoaked beans have to cook longer, they require more energy from your stove.
To cook beans without soaking, use twice the amount of cooking water specified in the recipe. Combine the water and rinsed beans in the pot and bring to a boil. Some cooks like to bring the water to a boil first, then drop in the beans a few at a time so the boiling doesn’t stop. Either method will cook the beans satisfactorily. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. The beans rehydrate while cooking so you will have to watch them carefully and add more water whenever necessary to keep them covered.
Cooking time for unsoaked beans can vary up to 2 hours. Most beans will be tender in 2 to 3 hours.
Beans don’t have to be soaked before they are cooked. Soaking merely shortens cooking time. Because unsoaked beans have to cook longer, they require more energy from your stove.
To cook beans without soaking, use twice the amount of cooking water specified in the recipe. Combine the water and rinsed beans in the pot and bring to a boil. Some cooks like to bring the water to a boil first, then drop in the beans a few at a time so the boiling doesn’t stop. Either method will cook the beans satisfactorily. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. The beans rehydrate while cooking so you will have to watch them carefully and add more water whenever necessary to keep them covered.
Cooking time for unsoaked beans can vary up to 2 hours. Most beans will be tender in 2 to 3 hours.
| 1/2 | cup Cooked ham |
| 2 | tbs Diced green chilies |
| 2 | cups Cooked organic black beans |
| 1/2 | cup Fresh tomatoes, chopped |
| 4 | tbs Olive oil |
| 2 | tbs Chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1 | Fresh lime, juiced |
Try our Guiltless Gourmet, toasted pita triangles, or fresh vegetables, and our Spectrum organic olive oil.
Mix all the ingredients together except for the limejuice. Add the limejuice immediately before serving. To reduce fat and calories, serve with baked tortilla chips Makes 3 cups or 6 half-cup servings.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 174 calories; 17 g carbohydrates; 10 g fat; 6 g protein;5.5 g dietary fiber
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 174 calories; 17 g carbohydrates; 10 g fat; 6 g protein;5.5 g dietary fiber
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