How to Cook Dried Beans
I’ve been using dried beans a lot more frequently and have been asked how to cook them. Here you go:
- Measure the amount of beans to cook. Garbanzo beans will roughly double in size after cooking – so if you need 2 cups of beans for your recipe measure only 1 cup of dried beans.
- Place dry beans in a bowl that is large enough to allow for the beans to expand. Fill the bowl with water to at least 3 inches above the beans. Place in the refrigerator and let soak several hours or overnight. Alternatively, you can do the quick start method – boil the beans for 15 min and then let stand one hour, covered.
- Drain beans in a colander. Place beans in a large stockpot and cover with fresh water to at least 3 inches above beans. Bring beans to a boil on the stove, then turn down heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are thoroughly cooked but not mushy, about one hour. Drain.
Use as you would canned beans.
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