HOW TO COOK DRIED BEANS AND FREEZE THEM FOR LATER
Save money and sodium! Cook your own beans at home.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Rinse and sort through the dried beans. Put the beans in a large colander, a few at a time, and pick through them. Discard any weird bits and pieces like rock, clumps of dirt, badly broken beans or shriveled bits. Rinse, swish, and look through them again. Flick them into the soaking and cooking pot, a few at a time, checking the beans carefully one last time.
- Place the rinsed and sorted beans into the pot and fill with water to about two inches above the beans. Either cover and let sit overnight to soak, or, to do the quick soak method, place your beans and water on the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and cover. Let sit for 1 hour.
- Drain the soaking water, rinse and swish the soaked beans, and drain again.
- Add fresh water to the pot of soaked beans, to about two inches above the top of the beans. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and partially cover beans.
- Cook the beans until tender and the skins peel when you blow on them, 30 - 60 minutes, depending on the type of bean. If you're cooking kidney beans, cook them well! Raw or undercooked kidney beans can be toxic.
- Remove from heat, uncover, and let cool.
- Once cool, drain the cooking water. Label your freezer bags and scoop beans into bags. Seal and transfer to freezer until ready to use in your cooking, just like you would a drained can of beans. Beans keep in the freezer for about 6 months.
- To use, just add frozen beans directly to recipes like chili or beans and rice. They'll thaw right in the pot or pan. For recipes where you need to start with thawed beans, pull them out the night before and let them thaw in the fridge, or place the sealed bag in a large bowl of warm water to quick-thaw.
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Wayne Chikafa
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use it to make a variety of different dishes.
Brice Graham
[email protected]These beans are a great source of protein and fiber. They're also very affordable, which is a plus.
Happy Theking
[email protected]I've been cooking dried beans for years, but I've never tried freezing them before. I'm so glad I did! It's such a time-saver.
Yonatan Yoni
[email protected]I'm new to cooking dried beans, and this recipe was a lifesaver. The beans turned out perfectly and I'm so happy with the results.
unggu_ Roshaida
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.
Keri Sikora
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm so glad I found it.
Fiaka Favour
[email protected]I've tried other recipes for cooking dried beans, but this one is by far the best. The beans always come out perfectly cooked and flavorful.
Jani Sadam
[email protected]These beans are the perfect addition to any meal. I especially love them in soups and stews.
Kanye Golden (NOMERCEYAY)
[email protected]I love that I can cook a big batch of beans and freeze them for later. It's so convenient to have them on hand for quick and easy meals.
Lorraine O ramirez
[email protected]These beans are so delicious and easy to make! I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me.