Recipes Side Dish Beans and Peas Basic No-Soak Beans 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 1 Photo No soaking required for these beans that are perfectly cooked every time. Creating a creamy center yet keeping the skins intact, this simple technique can be used with dried beans such as navy, pinto, black, kidney, or cannellini beans. Cooking the beans this way is much simpler than the typical overnight process, and not to mention, a great way to stretch your dollars. These beans can be used in chili, tacos, dips, and other dishes that call for cooked beans. By Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on July 17, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 6 cups cold water 1 pound dried beans (such as black, pinto, or kidney), rinsed 1 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bring cold water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over high heat. Add beans and salt, and return to a simmer; cover. Bake beans in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes, checking after 30 minutes to ensure beans are still covered with water. If necessary, add just enough water to cover. Dotdash Meredith Video Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 197 Calories 1g Fat 35g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 197 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 171mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 9g 31% Total Sugars 1g Protein 12g 24% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Calcium 69mg 5% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 790mg 17% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.