Soaking Beans
Soaking beans in a saltwater:
- Reduces acid levels and helps with mineral absorption
- Reduces bloating and gas (reason enough right there!)
- Helps to remove contaminants
- Reduces acid levels and helps with mineral absorption
- Reduces bloating and gas (reason enough right there!)
- Helps to remove contaminants
Ingredients
- 4 cups of beans
- 2 teaspoons of salt
Instructions
- Fill a Pot: Fill a pot about halfway up with water.
Add Beans: Pour in the beans.
Add Salt: For every two cups of beans, add about a teaspoon of salt. I love the Redmond Real Salt brand
Stir: Stir to incorporate the salt
Soak: Let the beans soak on the counter. This can also be called a salt brine. The salt helps to break down the skin, reducing the need for a long soak.
Notes
There are a few different schools of thought. Some say a 12-hour soak is the best, and if you remember to pop them in water before heading to work or an event, that’s fine. But, if it’s 3 o’clock and dinner needs to be started at five, it’s okay to give them a two-hour soak.
Once soaking is done, drain and rinse once, then use as normal in whatever recipe you choose!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gSodium: 643mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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