Basic No-Soak Beans

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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.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197 Calories
1g Fat
35g Carbs
12g Protein
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.