Ingredients
- dried beans (such as black beans, cannellini, chickpeas)
- water
- aromatics like onion, garlic, herbs
- salt
- bay leaves, garlic cloves, fresh herbs, optional for flavoring
- kombu (seaweed), optional
Instructions
- Rinse beans under cold water and remove any small stones or broken pieces.
- Place beans in a large pot and cover them with plenty of water.
- Bring the water to a boil then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the beans until they are tender, approximately 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the bean type.
- Taste a bean to check for doneness; it should be tender but not falling apart.
- Towards the end of cooking, add salt to season the beans once they are nearly tender.
- Incorporate aromatics like onion, garlic, herbs, bay leaves, or kombu during the cooking process to enhance flavor.
- Reserve the cooking liquid, as it is flavorful and can be used in soups, grains, or sauces.
Last Step:
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For evenly cooked beans, soak them overnight before cooking.
Adding salt too early can prevent the beans from softening; wait until they are nearly tender.
Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: N/A
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg