Comments on: Soaking Beans and Meal Plan

By: Spicy Black Bean Soup

Spicy Black Bean Soup — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:05:51 +0000

[...] 3 15 oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained or 1 pound soaked black beans [...]

By: Allison

Allison — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:05:26 +0000

@Eva @ EvaEvolving, That recipe sounds good and pretty easy. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks for the link.

By: April Harris

April Harris — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:11:55 +0000

I’ve always been too nervous to soak and cook my own beans – so well done!! I’m glad it all turned out in the end!

By: Eva @ EvaEvolving

Eva @ EvaEvolving — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:33:58 +0000

I followed this recipe, for the most part:
http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2007/03/life-pursuit-refried-beans.html

The key – according to chef Rick Bayless and others – is bacon fat. I know, I know. If you are vegetarian or prefer to keep things healthy, you can actually use veg oil. But we had bacon for breakfast, so I just saved that for my beans. And I think it really added something!
.-= Eva @ EvaEvolving´s last blog ..Bringing that vacation happiness home =-.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:44:27 +0000

I must confess I've never actually used beans not from a can. I keep thinking I will try someday, but have yet too. I did remember someone telling me how to do it, though, and was glad I could share! .-= Charlotte´s last blog ..You Can't Go Home Again. Not Without Directions. =-.

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:10:41 +0000

@Eva @ Eva Evolving, Pinto beans are next on my list. I’ve never made refried beans before. Do you have a recipe?

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:10:05 +0000

@LIberty, I’ve heard that but never done it. I’ll check it out.

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:09:48 +0000

@angie, I don’t you have to soak them first, but they are better if you do. Don’t ask me how they are better, I have no idea.

By: angie

angie — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:40:12 +0000

I literally have like 300 lbs. of black and pinto beans in my garage. I wish they didn't have to be soaked. They are so cost effective and good, but I always forget to do what I need to the night before. .-= angie´s last blog ..Acting at it’s Finest…& How to Make Bloggy Friends. =-.

By: LIberty

LIberty — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:40:29 +0000

I did smile...but did you know it's even healthier to SPROUT the beans? check out kitchen stewardship.com for more info. .-= LIberty´s last blog ..Scrumptions Scrambled Sammies =-.