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Cooking dried beans is much easier than you think. — Dreamstime/TNSYes, canned beans are convenient, speedy and nutritious. But cooking dried beans is much easier than you think. First of all, you do not need to soak dried beans overnight.
Second, beans cooked from scratch create their own broth to use in soups, stews and sauces.Cool Beans: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking with the World’s Most Versatile Plant-Based Protein from food writer Joe Yonan smashes a lot of bean myths. Don’t soak! Do salt! Yes, most beans take three or more hours of simmering, but it’s all unattended. The end result will be firm-textured, silky beans deliciously enhanced with the herbs and aromatics that have shared the pot. Beans are among the oldest and most universal source of protein. They are a staple pantry item in the homes of cooks across the globe — Mexico, India, Nigeria, Israel, China, Italy, Japan, Spain, Morocco, Peru. Finally, thanks to the growing interest in plant-based proteins, they’re catching on. The Midwest Heartland region in the United States – Minnesota, North Dakota and Michigan – is the nation’s largest producer of dried beans. The farmland’s rich soils and long, cool growing season are especially well-suited to pinto, kidney and black beans. Plus, these crops are also good for the land. Beans are “nitrogen fixers” that improve the soil’s fertility, prevent runoff into our waters, capture carbon and shelter pollinators. Beans are immensely affordable, uniquely adaptable and flexible. Categorised as both a protein and a vegetable, they’re extremely nutritious, packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy fibres, are far lower in calories than animal proteins, and contain no fat. Their benefits also may be a dietary key to a long and healthy life, according to Blue Zone founder Dan Buettner.When cooking beans, there are a few simple basics to remember:Add about 1 tablespoon of salt to 450g of beans.Do not add tomatoes or acids until the very end; they tend to harden the beans and slow the cooking. Set the pot over high heat, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until done. Start checking the beans after about two hours, although they may take longer. When they are tender and creamy, remove from heat.450g of dried beans will yield five to six cups of cooked beans, plus two to three cups stock. One can of beans is equal to one to two cups cooked beans, depending on the size of the beans and the size of the can. – The Minnesota Star Tribune/Tribune News ServiceBraising cooked beans with good olive oil, garlic and lemon turns the classic Italian Pasta e Fagioli into a speedy, robust one-dish dinner. Black olives add a fine umami boost to the velvety beans. Serve the pasta with a crisp green salad and hunks of rustic bread.2 large shallots, thinly slicedSalt and freshly ground black pepperZest and juice of 1 lemon¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for finishingCook the pasta in a large pot of heavily salted water until tender but still firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.Film a large deep skillet with the ¼ cup of oil and add the shallots, garlic, kale, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Cook until the kale is wilted and tender, about three to five minutes. Stir in the beans and toss to coat with the vegetables, then stir in the stock and simmer for three to five minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice, olives, parsley, then fold in the pasta, adding more stock as needed. Fold in the cheese. Transfer the pasta to the baking dish. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and bake until the cheese is nicely melted, about three to four minutes. Serve garnished with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
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