Cooking School Lesson

How to Cook Dried Legumes

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Lesson Snapshot:

  • 1 instructional video
  • 16 practice recipes
  • 27 tip and technique videos
  • interactive quiz

Lesson Description & Goals

Dried beans, peas and lentils, otherwise known as legumes or pulses, are the seeds of mature, fresh beans that have been dried. One of the oldest cultivated crops, dried beans are an excellent source of protein, dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates. Legumes are a vital and healthy staple in many cuisines around the world.

Regardless of which type you choose, incorporating these highly nutritious and versatile beans into your regular diet is an easy and inexpensive way to expand your cooking repertoire.

In this lesson, you will learn how to buy and store dried beans. You will learn how to prepare them for cooking and the advantages of and the various methods in which to soak them. You will also learn how to properly cook and test beans for doneness.

Once you learn how to bring them to an edible state, which is extremely easy to do, you will learn simple ways to incorporate them into an endless number of dishes. They can be transformed into hearty and luscious soups or they can simply be added to dishes for texture and flavor. Beans also make great salads, sides and can also be pureed to make many delicious dips.

  • Understand how to buy and store dried legumes
  • Prepare beans for cooking by sorting and rinsing
  • Identify three methods for soaking beans
  • Properly cook and test beans for doneness
  • Identify a variety of dried legumes

Lesson Practice Recipes

This lesson includes access to the following text & instructional video recipes

Hummus bi Tahini | Hummus with Sesame Paste

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This traditional Middle Eastern dip made with chickpeas, garlic, lemon, tahini and olive oil.

Comments: 28 Views: 13681 Success: 98%
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Mung Bean Salad

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

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

Comments: 3 Views: 5876 Success: 97%

Italian Soup | White Bean Soup

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

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

Comments: 10 Views: 10577 Success: 98%

Chana Masala | Curried Chickpeas

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

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

Comments: 33 Views: 16730 Success: 98%

Black Beans with Smoked Salsa

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

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

Comments: 2 Views: 6476 Success: 91%
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Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

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

Comments: 0 Views: 5233 Success: 100%

Pancetta White Bean Soup

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

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

Comments: 7 Views: 8630 Success: 96%

Split Pea Soup

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This is a traditional split pea soup made with a ham hock.

Comments: 21 Views: 11366 Success: 96%

Frijoles Refritos | Refried Beans

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

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

Comments: 8 Views: 7034 Success: 96%

Huevos MotuleƱos

by Gena G in Rouxbe Recipes

From the Yucatan in the South of Mexico, soft eggs sit on top of refried beans and slightly-crisp corn tortillas. Sprinkle...

Comments: 4 Views: 9681 Success: 95%
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Adzuki Bean and Shiitake Mushroom Soup

by Divina P in Rouxbe Recipes

With hints of coriander, cumin and ginger & garnished with cucumber and radish

Comments: 4 Views: 5198 Success: 97%
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Fennel-White Bean Mash

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Tender, cooked fennel is combined with garlic, chili flakes, olive oil and white beans. This fantastic side is healthy and...

Comments: 3 Views: 4313 Success: 100%
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Black Bean and Quinoa Salad

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Healthy and nutritious, this dish can be served as a salad or side dish. Black beans, quinoa, yellow peppers and cilantro ...

Comments: 7 Views: 4134 Success: 100%

Hearty Homemade Minestrone

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

Packed with vegetables and topped with pesto and Parmesan cheese, this healthy and hearty soup will make you feel like you...

Comments: 17 Views: 5423 Success: 97%

Hummus Ma Lahma | Hummus with Spicy Beef

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Hummus served with spicy Middle Eastern ground beef. Serve with warm pita bread for a delicious and easy appetizer.

Comments: 17 Views: 6989 Success: 93%

Tomato and Lentil Soup

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Flavored with fresh curry leaves, this vibrant and delicious tomato lentil soup is finished with cilantro and a squeeze of...

Comments: 8 Views: 4967 Success: 100%

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