How To Prepare Dried Beans Recipe

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How To Prepare Dried Beans
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups dried beans ( lima , navy , or pinto)
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 1/2 cups water

Directions:

  1. Regular Soak: Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven or a large saucepan. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; let soak overnight. Drain beans well before cooking.
  2. Quick Soak: Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour. Drain well.
  3. To Simmer: Combine soaked beans, seasoning, and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
  4. Other Cooking Methods: Bake after soaking.
  5. Serving Suggestions: Lima and navy beans may be served with catsup, Drawn Butter, Lemon-Butter Sauce, or any sour cream sauce; pinto beans may be served with Basil Vinegar, Hot Pepper Sauce, or Mason County Relish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 35.33 Kcal (148 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.88g 1%
Cholesterol 0.88mg 0%
Sodium 312.72mg 13%
Potassium 108.65mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.3g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.65g 11%
Protein 1.77g 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 36.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 13.28 Kcal (56 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.33g 1%
Cholesterol 0.33mg 0%
Sodium 117.53mg 13%
Potassium 40.83mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.99g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 11%
Protein 0.66g 4%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 13.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.3
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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