Everything you need to know about cooking BEANS

[@RainbowPlantLife]

We’ve been self-quarantining at home for the last 2+ weeks in NYC, and I figured many of you might be in the same boat…so I hope this video gives you some ideas on how to make your life at home a bit easier and more delicious. Hope you stay safe and healthy, friends!

[@jeaniekurtis1995]

Thank you for the wishes, Nisha. You're such a calm and wonderful presence right now.

[@QuiteDecent]

Indeed. Be well 🌱

[@lucindalandauer1691]

Thank you for the video Nisha! Do you know is adding a piece of kombu will flavor the beans? I had heard it can help de-gas them. Our family has a really hard time digesting them, but enjoy eating them. Thanks again, and stay safe!

[@mariebrock8841]

RainbowPlantLife this was an excellent video and you really had me laughing!

[@Daymickey]

😂😂 no you didn't! I literally laughed out loud when the cartoon popped up! That was pretty funny. I can tell you have time on your hands. 😂

[@SheWhoWoodworks]

My brain told me you were about to eat refried beans in denim for just a second. Man quarantine is getting to me...

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I hope you can give these recipes a try!

[@bellacostello5706]

Omg sameeeeee I was so confused 💀

[@slapaho]

Where have you been? Jean tacos are all the rage!

[@thunderscorpion770]

👀😂. I was like nice blue jean style cloths.

[@spoggy]

Yep, same! My brain was like...woah, where did she get all those shoulder pads from 80's denim jackets!

[@nedinacarl9011]

Packed with info AND humor. I literally lost it when the beans started dancing.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

hahaha I’m glad you liked that part!

[@lionmane9093]

Nedina Carl 😂

[@juliewikiera284]

Tortilla chip sandwich 😂😂😂

[@edwinacaparelli9911]

Yes! that part was bumping!

[@Sarah-un3vk]

You have me laughing out loud right now. Love all the musical breaks and the Long Island accent. Thank you for cheering me up AND giving me awesome cooking ideas!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You’re so sweet Sarah! So happy that I could bring a little bit of cheer and culinary inspiration :-)

[@tgeting]

@@RainbowPlantLife Thank you, Nisha. I love all your recipes, but I must say that that was a perfect accent from Queens.

[@Izzyrodriguez2011]

I love that you added science to this video! I love learning why we cook things the way we do instead of just being told how because it helps me learn and become a better cook versus just copying recipes. This is very helpful since I am new to cooking in general.

[@Izzyrodriguez2011]

Also love the beans raving! 😂 I literally started dancing with them.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm so glad the tips are helpful for you! I hope you will like one of these recipes, and yay for dancing with the beans haha.

[@Eye58Farms]

Thank you Nisha! In my 3rd year of plant based. Early on I realized success would be about flavor more than all the excellent science. Yours is the only cookbook I’ve ever read cover to cover and it’s because of your command of flavor building and efficiency. Who knows? Maybe some of us will emerge out of quarantine healthier, especially if it tastes really good!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I am so grateful for your feedback!! So happy that you are enjoying my recipes and finding them to be flavorful. That is probably my biggest criteria - is the food flavorful? If so people will eat it, vegan or not! And I’m with you there, I think a lot of people are eating more wholesome food and cooking more right now - a nice silver lining during these challenging times.

[@stephanieh.777]

Save the liquid from your cans of chickpeas/garbanzo beans - it's called "Aquafaba" and is used as a thickener, and can be whipped into a foam to lighten baked goods.

[@niaimanicooper7757]

The bean rave and bean lounge was too cute

[@jeaniekurtis1995]

I love all these ideas, especially the idea of the complete sheet pan dinner.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

so glad you do Jeanie!! Hope you’ll try it out.

[@veggielovinaccountant]

I was one of the people not expecting all the omnivores to buy all my beans, and nearly ran completely out. Thankfully my stores are beginning to get their stock back in. It was scary for a moment there. 🤦🏼‍♀️ No beans seems just terrible! 🤣🤣🤣 I have your cookbook so I will have to look up that recipe!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

HA, same! I was like where have all the secret being lovers been this whole time?? Glad that your grocery stores are getting stock back. I think the first few weeks were difficult for all grocery stores, hopefully things get better soon!

[@kel5710]

They’re going to discover they’re able to get enough protein with all them beans and the demand will increase even more! Hahahaha

[@RobynSaavedra]

Check kroger. And, the dollar tree. They still have things, not all we need, but if you get there at the right time....take care xx

[@victoriaprevitt7058]

LOVE everything about this video. From the funny yet informative text to the dancing (both you and the beans) and music to the accents... ALL AMAZING.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Victoria! So nice to hear you enjoyed it all 🥰

[@torstenwiese5267]

Just cooked white beans in the oven this morning! Going to make a white bean,asparagus, zuchini,tomato soup (fresh produce needs to be used because it's getting scetchy.. and making little pizza toast from leftover homemade pizza dough.the rest i'm storing in a container for the week to use as desired. Going to try and create that delicious bowl of beans with pickeld paprika that you had during your live on insta !

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That sounds like a lovely soup! I find myself using up fresh produce and other ingredients in more creative ways during this time - a small silver lining :) So glad you were able to join my Insta live!

[@SavvySchmidt]

Ooh! Torsten Wiese, How did it turn out?

[@michellewiese9361]

Savvy Schmidt really good!!! the soup was amazing and the homemade pickeld paprika’s wherebon point!!

[@michellewiese9361]

ashley williams they turend out great i have finally perfected my oven method for cooking dried beans !

[@smallfootprint2961]

Torsten Weise. You gave me some ideas. I've run out of fresh produce by this time but, I'm going to try your soup idea with some white beans, frozen chopped kale, and some canned tomato sauce. I'll probably saute up some remaining onion, garlic, and add a little dried vegi soup from Harmony House. Serve with brown rice, maybe. You said you made beans in the oven... sounds wonderful... do you make them about the same as you would on the stove top?

[@yonniehan]

Great to see you haven't lost your sense of humour. Also thanks for the tips about the dry beans and the baking soda. Stay safe and healthy.🤗

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hehe thank you! A sense of humor is always needed, even during trying times. Glad you found the tips helpful. Hope you stay safe and healthy as well!

[@lorrie2878]

Instant Pot has been a game changer for my dry bean cooking! Thank you, dear daughter, for buying me one for Christmas a few years ago.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww that's so nice of your daughter! I'm glad you love your instant pot!

[@lorrie2878]

@@RainbowPlantLife I also cook meat in it for my 10 pets... But I have two inserts...

[@T-marie-N]

Thanks! I'd just put on a pan of pinto beans to cook and they were raving away! I quickly turned the heat down so they could relax.

[@halienoel]

I just learned SO much about dried beans. YOU ARE AMAZING. PS. that breakdown and analogy was amazing. haha!

[@joansharp4776]

The clip of the beans in the jazz club made me smile. "Is this seat taken?" lol Great video!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That was one of my favorite parts too!

[@Roxanna.wez5671]

Great info. This was one of my favorite videos. From the Long Island accent to the rave/jazz analogies, it was a riot.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

lol I’m glad you liked it! I figured we could all use a little more humor in our lives right now :)

[@Roxanna.wez5671]

RainbowPlantLife Absolutely so true 💕

[@TheJosie745]

Love your play on these dry beans! Very cute & clever 👍

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video Joann!

[@ashrafatya]

A great channel and a new way to eat beans, we cannot find it in Egypt and I am happy to join you

[@janiegulick5674]

I always keep a pretty good supply of dried beans but was getting a bit low when all this started. I admit I went a little overboard so I was trying to come up with different recipes. Been making lots of chili, veggie/bean soups, pizza with lots of veggies & hummus as the 1st layer and of course can’t go wrong with rice & beans. Thanks for all of you’re wonderful ideas!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

My boyfriend said that he has eaten more beans in the last two weeks then he has in his entire life 😆 so maybe I went overboard with beans too! I’m glad you like all these ideas and I hope you enjoy cooking them!

[@vern74]

Im a 66y/o bachelor self-quarantined.First time viewer and subscriber.Thanks for the bean info and some humor too!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Vernon, thanks for being here. Glad you enjoyed the video and the humor and hope you’re staying safe, healthy and sane!

[@user-ch2hl4er6s]

Amazing! Your channel is so underrated. I subscribed and am telling all my friends about you! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you for your support!

[@Thevegan8Recipes]

Nisha, I literally DIED when the beans started dancing, that was the BEST thing ever, in fact, I replayed it like 4 times, hahaha! Awesome bean recipe ideas too, you are making me hungry!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

aww haha Brandi! You are so sweet and funny. I got a kick out of the dancing beans too hehe.

[@MrSpt67]

Your an encyclopedia throwing out knowledge so quickly that its amazing !!!!

[@EbbonieWI]

Stay safe and healthy in NY, praying for state. and you are my most fave vegan cook on KZbin bar none!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much for your wishes, Ebbonie. And I'm so grateful to hear your feedback :)

[@SunnyDaysRComing]

Thank you!!! I had known about baking beans for a while but I didn't know how easy refried beans were! :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes, super easy :) hope you try them out!

[@askanthonyy]

Loved this video. These pantry basics kind of videos are always my favorites because everyone’s “basic” is just a little bit different or you learn something new from sharing the most mundane of tasks with friends. But bro, your long guy land accent had me dying

[@RainbowPlantLife]

hi Anthony! I totally agree - I love seeing how others approach the same topic. And HA, glad you enjoyed the accent. I used to do a lot of accents for fun when I was younger 😂

[@4dultw1thj0b]

Woah hey, I didn't expect to see you here! I'm really excited for In The Heights still! I hope they actually manage to release it lol

[@ellenskitchen2070]

Yess i needed this! I only have like 2-3 bean recipes which I rotate through

[@natwandering]

hahahaha the beans at the rave and the jazz club LOL love it! and this is the perfect guide, well done!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you, Natalie! i still laugh about the beans at the rave and jazz club 1.5 years later lol.

[@natwandering]

@@RainbowPlantLife I started watching your videos a few months ago and finally made my way through all of them :) love your content and you are so funny!

[@cristinaleopea8417]

Great tips and recipes! Just a quick mention about the dried beans. Dried beans are not fresh beans that have been dried, the dried bean is actually the mature bean and it is harvested directly dried.

[@sonmihae-joo6286]

Great video as usual, also the little bits of humour here and there were very welcome ! Hope you're doing great :)

[@alittleteacup]

I'll never look at beans the same again. I have a bag of geriatric ravers and a bag of hipster jazzies!

[@booksinbed718]

Great ideas! They all look so delicious! I have roasted canned chickpeas, but for some reason I never thought of baking or frying other types of canned beans, but I will definitely be making them today. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You're very welcome, Roberta! Yes, beans are so versatile! I hope you enjoy them :)

[@amandam5681]

I love how at ease you have become in front of the camera! I mean this in the best way possible. I have always loved your videos and recipes, but now your funny, sassy, and easy going personality shines through! Your videos are a joy and a nice escape during our quarantine ♥️♥️♥️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That is so sweet Amanda. It took some time but I truly enjoy connecting with everyone here. Sending you lots of love during this time!

[@samanthaharris2342]

I am sooooo Grateful to have found your Channel 🙏💯🙌🌱

[@jenniferknowles2023]

I had a bunch of old beans that I canned in my pressure cooker and they turned out perfect! Just pop open the lid on the jar, and you have perfect canned beans.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Oh that's so great to know! Thanks for sharing that tip!

[@jenniferknowles2023]

Super easy too, if anyone is interested, you can find a bunch of how-to videos on the internet.

[@thunderscorpion770]

10 minutes and you showed so. Many recipes! This is awesome. Easy to make (well it looks easy lol.). No unnecessary talking. 🔥

[@nycgingercat]

As a former Long Islander, I appreciate the attempt at our local fry. Here's the recipe for an authentic South Shore beach comber whine: Add the word "like" after every other word and the phrase "Oh. My. Gawd!" to truly sound like a local. Talk about your nails now and then too. Combine it all with a splash of WHATEVA! and you'll have the perfect pairing of a Long Island whine to go with the linguistic SAUCE. You're welcome.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

hahahaha thank you, mary!

[@cheritaarmstrong7827]

I'm a bean lover but always eat them the same boring way. Now that I have a lot more cans in the pantry I'm excited to try out these recipes. Thanks!

[@mephinia]

I can so much relate to those dances you do when you eat something tasty... we call them something like „tasty-dance“ in my native language. I love your videos! Thank you for brightening up my vegan learning experience!

[@byusaranicole]

Yes! Soak your beans! *Especially* if they're old. Omg... Rave vs jazz lounge! I'm dying! So cute!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hehe I’m glad you like that! I have no idea how I came up with that analogy but it seemed to work!

[@victoooriaz_]

Thank you for adding in the pH scale and giving me those helpful notes. Also you made me laugh with this one!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm so happy the video was helpful and made you laugh :) thanks victoria!

[@joannevargas6740]

You are hilarious and so very helpful. Bless you!

[@Pyrion93]

I think I've watched this video 3 times (on 3 separate occations) so far since you released it. It is just so good.

[@drvincentesposito]

These are awesone! We literally have a counter-full of canned beans right now 😂. One of my favorite things to do is roast chickpeas, and I've been getting a bit more creative with them! More recently, I've made some kimchi-and-curry powder roasted chickpeas and hummus. You have to give it a try!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hey Vincent! Roasted chickpeas are such a great staple and they are like a blank canvas - so many wonderful flavors you can infuse into them. I am so into the kimchi addition!

[@drvincentesposito]

@@RainbowPlantLife I know! Chikpeas are one of my go-to lunch (and dinner) staples because of that! I must say, I wasn't sure how the kimchi addition would turn out, but it was a very pleasant surprise! Can't hurt to get creative!

[@cakesKC]

Ahh this is perfect ! I have soooo many beans .. and only had 2 good recipes

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay! Now you have lots of new ideas :) happy cooking!

[@stephenpace5623]

Ms rainbowplantlife, you madam, are a bean connoisseur. Well done.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I am obsessed with that title, I will cherish it!

[@IndianGirlGermany]

I came across your channel 2 days ago and I've already watched most of your videos. Just love the way you cook. I loved the masala box that you have 😍🌼

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww that's so awesome, Nikita. Thank you for your lovely words and support!

[@A14BYT]

OMG - that explains why you always add lemon juice right at the end!!!! Made the red lentil curry from your book yesterday and wow wow wow - I literally couldn’t stop eating it and was rather annoyed that I had to leave some for the hubster (especially given I had made it for him in the first place). X

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hahaha....It is so nice to hear you enjoyed the red lentil curry! It is one of my favorites!

[@itsaplantlife9850]

Thank you so much for added humor right now. Your tips are always wonderful.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww I'm glad it was a nice relief right now :) Thank you!

[@kameshinipillay4587]

The beans analogy of being at a rave hahaha! just found your channel, love the recipes :)

[@1024specialkay]

loved loved loved this video, especially during this time! bought a ton of canned beans and now I have some fun ways to jazz them up!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay, happy it was helpful for you during this difficult time. Happy cooking and enjoy those beans :)

[@2104T34]

These look great I’m always searching for new bean recipes

[@bethanydavison5426]

You dancing while eating is a mood and I feel it.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Now that is a lot of beans! Thanks for the video, new vegan here do this really helps! Thanks & stay safe!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha yes! I love my beans. Glad this video was helpful for you. Hope you stay safe too!

[@RakelsAlignedLife]

such a great video! i follow you on instagram and im subscribed to ur email newsletters but only just discovered your YT channel! i subscribed straight away. these recipes look delicious like yours always do, but i love the way you edit your videos, that lil touch of humour was refreshing. also for some reason i love your voice. like the way you speak is lowkey so soothng for me

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww that's so nice to hear :) So glad you found my channel now too. Thank you for your sweet words and support, I so appreciate it!

[@user-op7nn6lq4t]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that dances when I eat good food

[@DVB1848]

Although it is not mentioned here, beans can be soaked overnight or for 5-6 hours and cooked in a pressure cooker. It will take 12-15 mins depending on the quantity.

[@missk4934]

This was such a great video!!! Variety is the spice of life☺️☺️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

It truly is. So many different things to try and make.

[@withhelenblog]

I can never think of beans in any other way now with the accent and dancing beans 😂You're a Queen of making beans!

[@renegaderogue6310]

I had such a good laugh. Yes I did buy a lot of beans. Lol thank goodness for your recipes. I was wondering today what I was going to do with them. Haahaa now I know.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You're so welcome! I'm happy you enjoyed the video and the recipes :) Enjoy cooking all those beans!

[@vivianrios6007]

You look like a very happy person, and I am so happy for you. 👍🙏🏼

[@msmintygreen]

Love this video! I have tons of dried beans in my pantry that I’m excited to eat now 😄

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay! That was my intended effect of the video - get you excited about all those beans :)

[@jordaro2004]

Thank you for making this video. The crispy, pan-seared chickpeas are my favorite so far! I made two versions this morning and both were stellar! Thanks again!

[@tormentedsoul7852]

Loven those blue corn tortillas.... Loves the bean cartoons..... well done

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So great to hear you love these recipes and the animations! They were fun to make.

[@sikab.9407]

Bean: “is this seat taken?” 😩😂🤣🤣

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hehe i'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Best video on cooking beans, ever!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! I am glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@mcc5295]

wow , awesome video dear . really helped . i love making beans curry ...lovely vegan recipes on you channel ..loving it dear.

[@latechiahogue9581]

Man, I love her recipes! She's likes to eat like me...

[@billmcdonald4335]

I like to drain my cooked beans, reserving the liquid. I strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a saucepan and reduce it to almost nothing - nothing but super-concentrated flavour. Towards the end of the reduction, I add my acidic note, and return the reduced liquid to the beans. After it stands for a few minutes, I have tasty beans in a nice, thick sauce.

[@cassandrabowen9379]

I love my beans i made my Pink beans tonight with Rice and fish and Corn for my lunch later at work 🥰

[@profyle766]

Had to watch this one...the title was ME...lol..i'm not even Vegan, no red meat but I've ben doing allot of indian kinda recipes...and bought a hell load of different beans, which are in the cupboard i've watched a couple of your other Dahl videos and must say they look amazing will be trying them out a well. Love fro the UK💙

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha thank you for the love! I'm glad the title grabbed you in and you found some ideas for all those beans you bought :)

[@jessalinnguyen1504]

You’re beautiful and an inspiration! I just discovered your channel and I’m so excited!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww that's so nice to hear :) Hope you'll find some delicious recipes to try and some inspiration!

[@YoGinny]

I'll never forget the bean rave 🤣🤣

[@buynsell365]

EXCELLENT VIDEO !!!! Loved all the tech talk......lol ......... and I LOVED the dancing beans part.

[@kaymac49]

Loving Your Sense of humor on this video! ☺️ Keep it up. Do You have 5 Great Recipes for Quinoa? My husband is way to addicted to rice, we need a more healthier (gluten free grains) Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Stay Safe, Healthy And Cooking ☺️

[@gracewest5504]

Love the fact that you are using Goya.

[@wandamajette5000]

The jazzy bean that asks, "Is this seat taken"? Awesome! Also, great content.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hehe I figured that's what a polite bean might ask 😂Thank you Wanda!

[@juna889]

That's lifesaver!! Thank you

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You're welcome, Judith!

[@trevorcolby786]

You are a wonderful and descriptive cookin deva.

[@enjoylife4624]

From Philly here! I say sawwwwcy too 😂 love your recipes!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

HA, amazing! I have no idea why, but whenever I say "saucy," it comes out very different than my typical accent.

[@nealieanderson512]

Love this! Especially the jazzy beans!! Lol

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hehe thanks Nealie. Glad you liked the jazzy beans 😉

[@martinnoiseux736]

Merci à vous! Great recipes ! Very good and thank you..,

[@ginduf]

very informative, i'm giving this to my husband if i'm away for an extended time. i usually cook my soaked beans in the slow cooker (outside in the summer) and they come out really great. *with one exception: kidney beans need to be boiled at least ten minutes at first to break down toxins and then they should be simmered.

[@irenenatalia2940]

love this tips!! thank youu Nisha

[@margarett_b]

I absolutely ADORE your videos. The positivity, creativity and that incredible uplifting spirit are just amazing! The ideas presented are just perfect for now! I will definitely be making some beans in the upcoming days! Anyways, I hope you are doing okay at the moment! Stay safe and make the most of this strange time!

[@moreoptions5224]

Thnx because i love beans

[@edwinacaparelli9911]

I love the idea of making refried beans yourself. the salt content in store-bought refried beans is ridonkulous! So much better to make it yourself!

[@1auntievenom]

Your analogies today... lol. Gonna make some jazzy beans tonight! Quarantined here in New Orleans too. Texas and florida have closed their borders to us!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Lol I’m glad you liked the analogies. Hope you’re staying safe and cozy at home. Be well ❤️

[@susanwaterworth5622]

Thank you for all the great info packed into this video and also the one you made on cooking lentils. Just so much great information here. I can't believe I haven't watched it before. I so appreciate the time and care you put into your recipes and videos. Delicious and beautiful. Thank you so much, Nisha! (p.s. hope cookbook #2 is going well - can't wait!)

[@sandrafernandes6465]

Love this tinned beans recipes. Thanks

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Glad you like them!

[@lizcoyle4168]

the beans dancing! too funny and cute!

[@sherryoehler1318]

Thank you so much for the bean guidance! Also, I bought your cookbook and an Instantpot to help nurture me through this global time out. :-) Wish me luck!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you Sherry! I am glad it was helpful and hope you'll find my cookbook useful during this challenging time!

[@miriammanolov9135]

One of your more fun videos , yet !! 💗

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So glad to hear! I hope you're having a great day!

[@sammasucci73]

You are so knowledgeable! I have been loving your videos so much, thank you for all the great ideas and tios😊

[@LadyWanderlust88]

I cannot believe i found your channel just now! Girl, where have you been hiding?! I love your recipes, will definitely try out a few things. And you are super sweet :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you! So happy you found my channel and hope you'll enjoy my recipes!

[@spoudaois4535]

Those Goya pink beans are really good.

[@progresandoconellos6475]

I’m in love with your channel!

[@scwendy6302]

The “rave” analogy was worth watching this video 🤣🤣🤣