Legumes

How to Cook Dried Legumes

How to Cook Dried Legumes Practice

If you really want to learn how to cook, then you need to practice the concepts taught in this lesson. We've compiled some "edible exercises" along with some supporting recipes that will help reinforce what was taught in this lesson.

Edible Exercises

Cook 1 cup of white cannellini beans in water or stock as shown in the lesson. Test periodically for doneness, making sure the beans can be easily squished between your tongue and the roof of your mouth. When cooked through, strain and add some extra-virgin olive oil, fleur de sel (or a good quality salt) and freshly cracked pepper. Taste and enjoy.
Make the Hummus recipe below, but use dried, soaked and cooked chickpeas (not canned).
Try out the Mung Bean Salad recipe (recipe below).
To incorporate more beans into your diet, try the recipes below. Beans can be easily served for breakfast, a light or hearty meal, or as a dip. If a recipe indicates canned beans, substitute freshly-cooked beans by applying your newly-learned skills.

Supporting Recipes

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Hummus bi Tahini (Hummus with Sesame Paste)

by Dawn T

Traditional Greek and Middle Eastern dip made with chickpeas, garlic, lemon, tahini and olive oil.

Active Time: 10 mins	Comments: 14
Total Time: 10 mins	Views: 3308

Success Rating: 100% (1 rating)

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Mung Bean Salad

by Dawn T

Mung beans, mint, green onions, red wine and olive oil are tossed together to create this healthy...refreshing...and darn tasty salad.

Active Time: 15 mins	Comments: 1
Total Time: 1 hr - 8 hrs	Views: 851

Success Rating: 100% (3 ratings)

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Italian Soup | White Bean Soup

by Kimberley S

Velvety cannellini beans make up this mild and extremely versatile Italian soup. Kale and fennel sausage are just a few of the ingredients that can...

Active Time: 40 mins	Comments: 3
Total Time: 1 hr - 11 hrs	Views: 1876

Success Rating: 98% (13 ratings)

Chana Masala | Curried Chickpeas

by Kimberley S

Healthy chickpeas are added to slowly-cooked onions, tomatoes and freshly-ground spices. Finished with lemon, yogurt and cilantro, this tangy and p...

Active Time: 40 mins	Comments: 21
Total Time: 1 hr	Views: 4718

Success Rating: 92% (9 ratings)

Black Beans with Smoked Salsa

by Dawn T

Black beans with smoked salsa and coconut milk - a mildly sweet and spicy combination.

Active Time: 30 mins	Comments: 0
Total Time: 10 hrs	Views: 1731

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Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

by Dawn T

Tuna and freshly-cooked cannellini beans make up this healthy and quick salad.

Active Time: 10 mins	Comments: 0
Total Time: 10 mins	Views: 1234

Success Rating: 96% (11 ratings)

Pancetta White Bean Soup

by Dawn T

This is a twist on the classic BLT sandwich - pancetta, crispy lettuce, tomato and garlic crostini.

Active Time: 40 mins	Comments: 7
Total Time: 40 mins	Views: 2475

Success Rating: 97% (35 ratings)

Split Pea Soup

by Dawn T

This is a traditional Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock.

Active Time: 15 mins	Comments: 9
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins	Views: 2779

Success Rating: 97% (3 ratings)

Frijoles Refritos | Refried Beans

by Dawn T

Try our healthy version of a traditional Mexican staple - these delightful refried beans are flavored with epazote.

Active Time: 25 mins	Comments: 0
Total Time: 10 hrs	Views: 1608

Success Rating: 97% (6 ratings)

Huevos Motuleños

by Gena G

From the Yucatan in the South of Mexico, soft-cooked eggs sit on top of refried beans and slightly-crisp corn tortillas. Sprinkled with ham and pea...