Dried beans, peas and lentils otherwise known as legumes or pulses are the seeds of mature, fresh beans that have been dried. One of the oldest cultivated crops, dried beans are an excellent source of protein, dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates.
Firm, clean, hull beans. Not cracked.
Outside should be bright and shinny as older beans doll with age. The older the bean, more time it requires for cooking.
Cooked beans can be stored for 4-5 days or frozen up to 6 months.
Outside should be bright and shinny as older beans doll with age. The older the bean, more time it requires for cooking.
Cooked beans can be stored for 4-5 days or frozen up to 6 months.
Soaking shortens cooking time by 25%. Help to hold shape (water will take more time to reach center of unsoaked beans). Help to remove some indigestible sugars which reduces some of the gasiness.
SOAK beans in refrigerator to avoid fermentation.