Beans or Chickpeas
(from Cockeram’s recipe box)
1 cup dried beans makes 2 cups cooked. Store cooked beans in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Source: Easy Gourmet Baby Food
Prep time: 65 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Categories: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried beans or chickpeas
Directions
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In a saucepan, combine beans and water.
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Cover and bring to a boil; boil for 3 minutes.
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Turn off heat and soak for 1 hour.
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Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water; beans are now ready to cook.
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To cook, combine one cup soaked beans and 3 cups fresh cold water.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tneder, 45 minutes to 1 hour.