- Beans are a staple of a plant-based diet. To avoid the gas associated with eating beans I soak dry beans in water overnight before cooking them.
- Discard soaking water and rinse the soaked beans before cooking them.
- Beans can be left to soak on the counter or in the refrigerator.
- The beans will expand as they absorb water. I add more soaking water as needed to keep the beans covered.
- If I don't have time to cook the beans the day after their soak, I rinse and store in zip-bag or airtight container in fridge for an extra day before cooking.
- Soaking the beans allows them to rehydrate so they will cook and soften.
- To cook, boil the beans until tender. Drain and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freeze extra cooked beans to have on hand for future recipes.
