Preparedness Pantry | What to do with all those Beans? | 3 Recipes

I get asked often what the heck I do with all of the beans I store in my pantry so today I thought I would share with you the awesomeness of beans and show you how I use them.
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[@dianamvd]

In Brazil we eat beans with Rice as a side dish almost every meal and we always make sure to cook them with a bay leaf because It helps with its digestibility.

[@joanwalford1959]

That bean recipe sounds delicious. I'm salivating. You've created a very nutritious meal adding the brown rice and lettuce.

[@ldg2655]

I do a Mexican cornbread casserole with ground beef, black beans, I’ll add cooked rice if I’ve got it ( it’s good either way) and sautéed chopped onion and skillet fried fresh corn kernels. I mix it, season with taco seasoning, add maybe a little cornstarch to thicken the juice, a handful of shredded Mexican cheese, then spread it into a casserole dish and pour cornbread batter to cover and bake it until brown. This dish will stretch a pound of ground beef quite a long ways! Especially if you add rice. It has become a family favorite in our house..

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

The eggs at 6:38!!! 😍😍😍!!

[@tayleanruatha]

Love the red in the kitchen valences!

[@homesteadwannabee4253]

Ditto! Blessings ~

[@wardkimmel9590]

Love your curtains!!!!! Beautiful colors. 😍

[@chelseagarchar4338]

We farm about 1500 acres of pinto beans a year and I can say as long as they are kept in a cool dry place away from pests they can last 20 plus years. 😊👍 great video Chelsey.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s so awesome! Beans are the best!

[@Q_QQ_Q]

Damn 1500 acres is big big farm .

[@iarba]

Lol. More bean and rice recipes please

[@carolfsanisme]

Hi there! As a Brazilian, I eat beans every single day. Really, if a Brazilian doesn't have pinto (or black) beans, white rice and some sort of meat, it's not a lunch or dinner. It's a snack. The only exceptions are pasta and meat soup on extra cold nights and pasta on the Sunday lunch. We don't rely on red meat for iron - indeed I didn't even knew that red meat was such a font of it. I go through 2 or 3 kg of pinto beans every month (and there's just two of us). I keep them in their original package in my pantry and always have 1kg already cooked and frozen. Just keep them in small Tupperware and defrost as needed. Here's how I cook it: (here is too hot to let them soak overnight, they will start fermenting, and not in a good way). I pick any that has any defect (rotten spots, mostly) and let them soak for as long they need to double size (normally 1-2h). Throw this water away and I cook them for 30-45 min in a pressure cooker, on my stovetop. I put a little of vegetable oil, a pinch of black pepper and a tablespoon of salt. Beans are a little tough to season afterward the cooking process, if you don't put salt in the cooker, any seasoning will stay in the "shell". When is as soft as I like, I fry on a small pan 2 large garlic cloves (minced) and a little more salt. When it is all golden I pick a spoon of cooked beans, dump in the frying pan and mix it well. Then put it all back into the pressure cooker (so the oil won't spill and I won't get burned!). I let it boil without the lid for a few minutes, with few laurel leaves in it. It's amazing, the laurel gives an amazing flavor and helps to prevent any molding.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You are definitely way more of a bean expert than I am! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.🙂

[@carolfsanisme]

@@LittleMountainRanch not quite an expert, it's just something that is part of my everyday life! The first thing everyone around here learn to do in the kitchen is to how to properly cook rice. Then it's beans, how to fry an egg and some kind of steak. It's a set lol Well, we're a community, right? We are all trying to learn new things and pass on watch we already know. It's always a bliss (and a bless) to share!

[@metamud8686]

"laurel" is what most English speaking people might call "bay leaves". (In Dutch these are "laurierblaadjes") For those who were wondering.

[@rogerthat5803]

Same here. I'm Cuban and we are the same...beans, rice and meat or it's not a "real" meal.

[@sweetdweams]

@@carolfsanisme Wow thank you. Please how do you cook your rice?

[@sylviabradley7355]

I always have dried beans on hand. I love having beans that I can in the pantry for quick meals. A vegetarians best friend.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

So amazing to watch people working so hard from other side of the world , preparing for months in advance for arctic cold while lazing in my Bed 😂😜🙏 I ate spring onion today , so tasty . Hope you have wonderful day & year . These videos somehow started to pop up in my recommendations ( USA/canada ) in last few weeks for no reason but i love them all . 👌

[@LittleMountainRanch]

And your comments make me smile every time. Glad you found my channel.😊

[@Q_QQ_Q]

@Little Mountain Ranch It all started with a guy who came to sell honey in December ( it was like 4-5 Kg local ) then i started looking for it on KZbin to knnow more . I think though Europe/russia/ who do natural beeking but youtube has all american videos who are mostly starting but its in English so i understand . Since then youtube is recommending different things like homsteading/farming apart from bees . Hard work is inspiring so i am just enjoying . Btw i also checked out 2019 documentary Honeyland because of it lol . It's good , got 2 oscar nominations .

[@SherryEllesson]

Chelsea, something I learned many years ago when I was eating Macrobiotic was to cook a small piece of Kombu (a sea vegetable) with the beans. It somehow reduces the oligosaccharides and makes for less digestive difficulties, flatulence in particular, and does not impart any flavor at all.

[@kathyjohnson9288]

This is the most out-of-the-box practical video. I'm sure people have beans for an emergency and have no idea what to do with them.

[@melodycapehartmedina2264]

We eat lots of beans and rice with our meals. I love canning tons of beans so I always have them ready to eat, just open a jar rinse and season for whatever our meal will be. Great video Chelsea!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Just started canning them myself. So convenient!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Good Morning, friends, In today's video I share with you some information about the awesomeness of beans along with a few recipes. If you're just interested in the recipes themselves you can find them around the 4:00 minute mark. Thank you so much for watching and I'll see you again soon! ~Chelsea The price of beans on Amazon seems to have gone up since I last checked. You can still find them for around 40-60.00 for 25lbs if you look. Here are some easy links of places I have found that are still selling them for a reasonable price. I haven't purchased from these places before so can't attest to how good their products are. www.ifsbulk.com/wholesale-beans (good prices) www.bulkfoods.com/52-beans.html www.webstaurantstore.com/38111/dried-beans.html nuts.com/cookingbaking/beans/ www.edenfoods.com/store/bulk.html

[@metamud8686]

For those not into meat, if you would like a chili with black beans and kidney beans but using sweet potato instead of meat, here's a recipe I've been using for a few years which we really like (I halve the recipe for a family of 2+2 kids): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYLPnX6XeqmrfKs

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

First step in being prepared is grow a garden. We in the gardening community are well on our way.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes!!!

[@bryanmyers7450]

I am definitely “body by beans”...you don’t get this build by just eating rice! I really enjoyed this video Chelsea. The tastiest meal for me is beans with cornbread! Good advice to rinse them well!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Cornbread is so good!❤️

[@countrymommaxoxo2020]

And fried taters!

[@deeferry6520]

Great recipe for bbq sauce, I like to make my own as my husband doesn't like it sweet. Never thought of doing bbq beans though. Here in UK, Baked beans in tomato sauce (Heinz is the most popular variety) are very common to buy, we eat them on toasted bread sometimes with shredded cheese on top, or a slice of cheese below, they're even nice as a topping for pizza with lots of shredded cheese. Great ideas Chelsea, thank you xx

[@cynthiamullin661]

We love beans. I have canned jars of Mexican pinto beans, plain beans, baked beans, etc. That way we have a variety that I can have a shelf ready quick meal. Love your channel/content!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks you so much, Cynthia!

[@cindycla88]

Loved this video, thank you very much for taking the time to make it. It is very informative. Please make more recipes with beans!!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Sounds good and thank you!

[@kimberbeardsley156]

Hello, I like your painted cupboards and curtains, I guess I've watched older videos because i remember them being wood. Nice job, and I always keep beans on hand. I love to can them so they're ready to use.

[@lpm67]

I like baked beans on jacket potatoes (cut in half) with chopped chives and cheese on top, put under the grill. Yum on a cold day

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Sounds so good!

[@karriemb4184]

Thank you for sharing these recipes! I have put putting off cooking beans. I have bought them and just waiting for a easy way of cooking them . And we’ll explained !! Thank you …. Going to make them this weekend!!!

[@joyerdman5452]

I would like to order your hardcover cookbook

[@deno.520]

You have such a lovely way of talking about scary or for some people somewhat controversial topics. I admire that quality in you greatly. On to the beans...my relationship with beans is not a healthy one. I desperately love them but they just don't love me back. I fact, I'm convinced that beans hate me (yes, I take it personally. hehe) I've tried soaking/rinsing them but I think they're out to get me and ruin any chance of me being out in public (if you know what I mean.) Granted I have a questionable gut on a good day. HOWEVER I shall try again and see what happens. Wish me luck! Or actually...wish everyone around me luck.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

😂😂 if feed my kids too many beans our house is not a fun place to be the next day.

[@kimberlymayo9951]

Try pressure canning them. I think you might find they are less gassy. Also quinoa will regulate your diet so that your gut will process the gas more productively ☺

[@fedxiii]

Add some type of vinegar to your beans. It’s amazing the difference it makes.

[@MsCaterific]

💗💗💗Your kitchen changed, again!! I had to go back to older episodes to make sure I was right. It looks soooo different. Great job! Altho I favour the 2 tone sage and white version. I love brighter kitchens, but I still like the change, it's cozy and makes the counter and backsplash pop. So much so that I thought you got a new counter top. High5!!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m actually painting the top ones white agin this afternoon. I like the blue on the bottom but not the top. 😊

[@MsCaterific]

@@LittleMountainRanch I can't wait to see the change!!!

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

I have eaten and grown Anasazi beans in the past they are very good. I have a couple left from several years ago, I think it’s time to plant them!

[@kellicosner27]

So I am very new to your channel, but i love it. Watching as you made your baked beans, i was amazed at how closely they resemble mine. I will tell you that molasses is very good in baked beans add a slight sweetness and amazing flavor. I truly love to see all the wonderful things you are doing on any given day!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome!

[@karenmasterson4403]

Thank you for this video & heartfelt message. Peace to your family also.

[@shonitagarcia3222]

Thank you for sharing. I also hope for the best for us all and to you as well. I have tons of beans in my pantry at all times and this is reassuring to know that I am not the only one who loves the versatility of beans. In culinary school, we fried them up for a Mexican dish with butter, because it was a French culinary school, lol. So everything tasted 100x richer and creamier because of the butter. And I gained a lot of weight because of it, lol. We use crushed cumin seed, a few pinches of oregano, a little bit of chopped onion and garlic and celery and added 1/4 of bell pepper, or half a jalapeno if you like. The pepper will be removed after cooking is done, it's just for flavoring the beans. And then you can make soup like that with a bit of whole/crush with your hand's tomatoes into the soup. Or drain the soup, and crush up the beans and make your refried beans with the butter. The rice, the same stuff, the cumin, oregano, onion and garlic, and celery, you can use powders too. And the pepper for flavor so leave it whole so you can fish it out later, and also add a good handful or two of the crushed tomatoes which give the Mexican rice it's orange coloring. I also like to use chicken stock instead of water for both of these recipes for that added flavor. My Mom also makes a chicken and rice dish like this and adds the chicken in to cook with the rice, and she also adds zucchini or yellow squash slices with a chicken gravy that you will mix in with the chicken and rice. Squash goes in last as you want it to cook less so it's not mushy. Or use corn, added in as well. I've even seen them add carrots to it at some point. So Mexican cuisine only has those few ingredients most of the time to add the Spanish flavorings we love in the restaurants. I will have to show you how to make the tortillas in the future too. Once you make your own with your rendered lard, you'll never buy storebought again. Lol. Take care and be safe.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!!!💜

[@cjr.6908]

Awwee thank you, I always feel better having spent a few minutes watching your vlog, especially in these hard, scary times. I know I'm in the minority but we don't eat beans. I like them but I'm the only one in my family that does, but Im definately going to try your BBQ baked beans, they look so good. I love this type of vlog Chelsea, any food haul & recipies ❤️

[@danamama6766]

Thank you. I enjoy beans and I love the comment from the 36 year old beans story because yes it is so amazing how long seeds will store. I think that is why we are fortunate to have 100 year plus heirloom seed still around. We take to much for granted I think. Loved the bean ideas, the salad looks amazing. :)

[@jenellenolt6631]

Another great video! Love the new curtains too!

[@leighmccauley9019]

I see you changed you kitchen again. It looks great. I just started watching your channel and I'm really enjoying it. I love seeing something from my own country. Everyone else I watch is from the state's. I'm in Toronto and my brothers family is in BC as well. Thank you for your time making these videos.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You’re most welcome and thank you for watching! Yes, I did change it again, but I’m pretty sure I’m going to change the top cupboards back to white... it’s a bit too blue for me.

[@johnnymayo8534]

Tks for sharing!! Watching this brought back good childhood memories. When I was growing up, my parents would fix some type of bean w/ almost every evening meal....black-eyed peas and lima beans were my favorites. Chin up & stay safe out there!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks, my friend.😊

[@cynthiamullin661]

Depending on the type of bean, we LOVE homemade Cornbread with it also.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

😋

[@lynsmith2698]

thank you so much for your videos, you make my day a little better. I see you painted your cabinets again...they look great

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I did, but I’m actually changing to top ones back to white because it’s too dark with them blue, but I love the blue on the bottom with the red valances. Thanks!😊

[@lynsmith2698]

@@LittleMountainRanch i love it too. I am going to be painting mine this summer/fall. But havent decided on a color yet.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Yum yumGreat recipes to feed a gang of kiddies.

[@SugarCreekCottage]

Thanks Chelsea! Really good video. Good ideas I'll try! ❤

[@sharonedwards7821]

God bless you and your family, thank you for sharing . 🤗

[@barbaracarbone4658]

I love beans. They looked soooo good. Thanks

[@terraranch1459]

I really loved your video. Your bean recipes were great and definitely kid friendly. Hugs❤️

[@paidicampbell1972]

I enjoy all your videos.... I like learning things so thank you [I didn't know that about the meaning behind refried beans] :) keep well

[@nannygeorginasmith3938]

Thanks for sharing ✅ really enjoyed this video. Great recipes/ideas. Most appreciated 😎👍👩‍🍳

[@kevinhoppenworth6708]

I loved the video, just started ham and bean soup, soaking beans for tomorrow.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Ham and Bean soup is so good. 😊

[@northernkarma9296]

Thanks Chelsea! Hubby made a super ham and bean and split pea soup tonight (I know sounds odd but it was awesome had lots of veggies in it too!). Peace and Love!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Sounds delish!

[@angiewilliamson8098]

That was wonderful...thank you so much for all your hard work you do to give us these wonderful videos. Oh, and your kitchen upgrade looks amazing!!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much for noticing.❤️

[@daniellehuddleston1931]

Thanks. Great video.

[@hnettle7207]

If you add a strip of Kombu seaweed to your beans while cooking, the amino acids in the seaweed will make digesting beans much easier. It doesnt really have flavor, just remove when done cooking. You can buy it online or at an asian market. Just use a strip about 2" wide x 4" long.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks for the tip!

[@williamrobinson7256]

Love all ur videos we r hanging in there hornell ny (crooked row farms)

[@joannewilson6847]

Hi Chelsea, how gorgeous is your hair. Thankyou for the recipes will try and pick up some dried beans when I shop today to have on hand. Take care xxxxxx

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you, dear friend.

[@brooklynhomesteader3721]

Thank you for sharing and we need to continue ensuring each other to be calm and be prepared👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👧👨‍👩‍👧‍👧👩‍👦‍👦👩‍👦‍👦

[@christiansingle1]

Beans are a good source of protein, however to be a perfect protein they need to be served with a grain ie; rice, corn tortilla, corn bread etc. The problem I've had with older beans is taking them forever to cook and even then they may still be hard. Of course I wad raised to eat them anyway, there was no wasting food, ha!

[@atdepaulis]

50 Plus: Journey of a Ring if you add a tsp or so of baking powder to older beans they soften right up

[@terrafirma75]

Love to you and your family.

[@kellyhale2778]

Love these videos! Thank you

[@bianchiesperia1148]

Thank you so much for sharing these recipes, especially the BBQ sauce one...it's extremely difficult to find decent BBQ sauce in Italy, especially if you are looking for a not overly processed one, and to be able to make my own from scratch sounds like hitting the jackpot! I hope everything is going well with you and your family, lots of love.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lots of love right back to you!❤️

[@garden333]

Wow, love it. I could add a cup to my taco soup.

[@TheLeisamarie]

Yummy ideas!! I use kitchen scissors to cut my bacon into bites size pieces then fry it

[@1jmass]

So much good information in this video. One thing I am having a problem with is you said to rinse the beans after cooking. By doing this you would be losing the juice (liquid) made in the cooking process. This might be ok if the beans are being used in a recipe, but for just eating, the juice is generally as delicious as the beans themselves, especially if you are from the south and serve them with cornbread! Did I misunderstand the rinsing thing?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I rice the juice off because I find it makes them more digestible.

[@2plus2by2]

Thanks for the tips, especially about cooking the in the Instant Pot. I used to use my slow cooker and presoak but cooked my first IP batch last week and followed a recipe that said to cook for 60 minutes. I thought they turned out soft because I used the thinner skinned Great Northern beans but I think cooking time was the culprit. Aside: did you re-redo the kitchen? Make seasonal curtains? I love the red, but that's not what was there before.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I did repaint it and made new curtains. I love the curtains, but not the colour on the top cupboards. It’ll probably be different yet again in a few videos. Lol

[@sarahburke1576]

I learn so much from you. Thank you for the videos. I would love to see how you make your chili! I really like dried beans and cooking with them. I recently was given an instant pot and I’m afraid of it. 😂

[@littlesquirrel5007]

Beans have such a bad rap. I love beans, always have. I like to make my barbecued baked beans in my grandmother's bean pot. They do cook in the sauce with a piece of fatty ham but they are so delicious. I am really going to try the sauce on the side way because sometimes I only want a little bit of baked beans and it's another way to use bacon which I do believe is quite honestly the best meat ever put on Earth! These are scary times but keeping a level head trusting the Lord and doing all you can do to just keep the virus away is about everything you can do. When it's my time to go it's my time to go! And there's not going to be a darn thing I can do to change that

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Bacon!!😍

[@northstarprepsteader]

Great recipes! I'm not a big fan of beans either and definitely needed them soft, but doctor them up enough and I can do it :)

[@beccascraps8141]

thank you! love this!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

❤️

[@themule6811]

The most source you throw It away , it was the bean water, you can put beans 5 or 12 hours before cooking that water is good to throw it away, but that already cooked noo, never.But It's good vídeo.

[@Thewellshomestead]

You've got a lot of eggs on the counter there. How long do they stay good without refrigeration?

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Beans is not something I eat. So I would not buy them for a preparedness Pantry. However, Beans are something I can grow. So I will be growing them in my preparedness garden. That gets them in the pantry and I have to find a way to cook them that I like.

[@preppingmama]

Add ACV to your soaking liquid, too, to increase digestibility. Molasses is also a nice sweetener for BBQ sauce. I thought you painted your cabinets green, but they look blue right now. Did I miss something?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Painted them again but I’m repainting the top ones white again. I don’t like the blue on all of them.

[@jackwebb5917]

Did I miss the link to the 25# of beans? Didn’t see it in the description

[@bowenfamilyfarm9776]

I fix beans at least 2x a week. I like creating different mesls with them. I know this random but you are so beautiful and I can tell that you are beautiful inside. God's blessings

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank so much! I really appreciate that - you made my day.😊

[@Sarah-zg5qs]

I soak beans for 3 days before cooking makes it really digestible, and takes away the gas that people get when eating them.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I can imagine the longer you soak the better a although someone for Brazil mentioned it was too hot there to soak for more than a few hours without them fermenting. We’re fine up here to soak, at least in the winter.

[@dianemaybee5635]

@@LittleMountainRanch would it help to soak them in water but in the fridge for the 3 days? I also canned some beans this year after soaking them over night. My son who loves beans said that these canned beans don't give him the gas that usually happens from eating beans. I glad as the canner holds 16 pints so we have lots of beans! Will try your BBQ recipe! sounds delicious!

[@Sarah-zg5qs]

@@dianemaybee5635 absolutely! put them in the fridge, but change the water at least 2 times

[@Sarah-zg5qs]

@@LittleMountainRanch You can always put them in the fridge while soaking and if you change the water at least 2 times a day it would prevent the fermenting stage from beginning

[@AnnieOakley379]

Good stuff.

[@Dadsmimi]

Thank you for these detailed bean cooking instructions! Beyond ham and bean soup I have never been taught how to use them. I have one question about the refried beans. Were the beans you used cooked with the extra spices like the others?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes, they were. I could have added more but they tasted just fine.

[@Sayonararuiz]

Quick question: there was some customers that lost their stuff in a fire. I’ve been wanting to stock up on food but that’s why I haven’t yet. Is there a fire proof container?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Not that I know of, I’m sorry.

[@Sayonararuiz]

Little Mountain Ranch Thanks anyway!

[@athyvandenberg289]

Hi Chelsea I hope that the corona is not in Canada too much. I never liked baked beans, maybe because they are so sweet. I do have some tins with different beans stored in my pantry so I will try your recipes out. Eveline

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We have over 40 cases in B.C right now, but all a fair distance from me right now. I pray it stays that way.

[@athyvandenberg289]

Little Mountain Ranch we have 60 cases so-far in Scotland, but none in my county. They advice not to go to mass events.

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

💖💖💖 Yummy! Love the tips & tricks. Thank you, Chelsea! I like the idea of using beans as more of a condiment than as a main dish. I always presoak and rinse several times. Even so, I've found I can only _comfortably_ eat pinto and black beans anymore - probably because I've eaten them all my life. I love the idea of many other bean dishes, but have trouble with them no matter how many times I rinse or how long I soak them. Lately, I'm even having trouble with lentils and dal. I'll try the ACV, though. That would be a wonderful save if it works for me. One of my favorite traditional Yucatan Mexican dishes is called Huevos Motuleños. It is super easy to make. I make mine with homemade corn tortillas (super easy and fast if you have masa harina) but premade tortillas or even pita bread is fine. Put a warm tortilla/pita on a plate. Spread a couple of tablespoons of beans on the tortilla - naturally, I use either black beans or refried beans, but use whatever you have. I use just enough to barely cover the tortilla. Plop a fried egg or two on top of that, and cover with a red or green sauce - enchilada sauce is great, or make your own Mexican style sauce. You can garnish with crumbly cheese, cilantro/coriander leaves, or whatever takes your fancy. Traditionally, they are served with thick fried plantain banana chips (maduros), but those are hard to come by this far north. You could substitute home fries, hash brown, or skip them altogether. I hope you are well! Happy Spring! (BTW - Are those new counter tops in you kitchen? They look great!)

[@halfassacres8812]

I love beans and lentils but since being diabetic I cannot have them. I go to over 8 to sometimes 9,4 for my glucose readings . Even a couple of spoonfuls will put me at 7.4. Too bad because I love them.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I always thought they were good for diabetics... Did I get that wrong? Or are they only ok if your diabetes isn’t that bad?

[@halfassacres8812]

@@LittleMountainRanch They probably are for most people . But my body treats all carbs the same. I have to keep carbs quite low.

[@debbieb.8708]

I wish I could eat beans all the time like that but that much fiber would kill me as I have diverticulitis. Thank you for the recipes tho!

[@dianehorgan9066]

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[@everydaypreparedness6303]

So I have a question... I absolutely can NOT stand rice. I've tried multiple times and ways but I will take a bite or 2 and then I'm just out. What can you replace with rice? I hear ppl say beans and rice this and beans and rice that but I mean i cant. I love beans and eat them several times a week.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Quinoa is probably my favourite grain to use in the place of rice. You can also break cauliflower into tiny pieces and use that. I can only eat a small amount of rice and it has to be brown, so I feel you.

[@MVbailegardens]

Buckwheat is one of my favorites.

[@donnawitcher5445]

Sorghum would be a great replacement or millet would work.

[@belovedbytheKing]

presoak and sprout your beans for more digestability

[@carolynmoody9460]

Beautiful an BLESSINGS

[@kimrich6095]

Can you give me a link for the 25lb of beans for about $40 on Amazon? Anything I look at is closer to $200. ☹️

[@shelly8387]

We get ours from Sam's Club in 50 lb bags really cheap.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Amazon has gone up, but I put several links in the pinned comment of places offering them at a good price.

[@celenemichalchavez9907]

Great channel but on this it was a bit of a miss. I cringed when the broth was tossed. Broth is routinely prescribed by doctors in Latin American States to aid with iron deficiencies. Also, salt should not be added during the cooking process. However, it should be added around 20 minutes before cooking is completed or they won’t absorb the seasoning of the salt as well.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I appreciate your opinions. Thank you.

[@laurielaurel1273]

Love your videos but that is NOT a Mexican salad! That's more of a Chipotle chain restaurant style salad which Is Mexican inspired. Just fyi. 🙂

[@atdepaulis]

You can grow your own too easily

[@milda0820]

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