Turn DRY BEANS Into DELICIOUS MEALS!

[@GrammaDebsStorytime]

I just want to thank you for adding the typed recipes here. Sometimes I really want to try something I see on KZbin, and there are no instructions! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...it is much appreciated! 😁

[@hopeonthetrail6984]

I had just watched this video last night and had heard of an Instant Pot and thought how nice it would be to have one and low and behold today July 4th 2020 my Mom and I went to a very small gathering of friends for a cookout and I saw on our hostesses counter an Instant Pot. I asked her how she liked it and I told her about your channel and how you made each dish look so easy and delicious. She left the room and came back in a few minutes later carrying a brand new Instant Pot in a box which had never been opened and said she just had an extra one and wanted to know if I would like to have it. Now that's a God Thing ! Now I can't wait to get started. Thanks so much for all your wonderful sharing. You and your husband have been blessed with many special talents. Blessings, Teri

[@JBurns-kg4ek]

I recently discovered your channel in search of gardening tips and I can't thank you guys enough for your wealth of knowledge in so much more! Our family is hoping to provide homegrown food with the ability to preserve what we grow. Your family has gone above and beyond what I could imagine doing for our family. Your channel opened my mind to exploring so much more for our lives. Animal keeping, gardening, canning, preserving, new recipes. All I was seeking was how to garden successfully and now I've gained an entirely new journey. Thank you for your labor on the homestead and for sharing your experiences!

[@fallenangelwi25]

FOR THOSE WITH A CROCKPOT: Put your beans and water in and let sit overnight. The next day rinse and put more water in with your seasonings then turn on low or high. 6 to 8 hrs later beans are cooked and you can add your ingredients. I personally soak overnight then add chopped onion, venison, corn, green beans and seasonings. Cook on low all day and right before dinner time add a can of cream of mushroom soup (or homemade) and make cornbread!!!! I have fed our family of 6 and another family with 8 people that had hit a hard time using one crockpot of that!!!!

[@m.b.g.2235]

@ fallen.. thanks for another idea. I make my bake beans in the crock pot. B and M and Bush have nothing o this ole' grandma.

[@fallenangelwi25]

@@m.b.g.2235 you're welcome 😊 I would love the recipe you use!!

[@janetchisolm-richard6225]

Thanks

[@fallenangelwi25]

@@janetchisolm-richard6225 you're welcome 😊

[@samanthabloggins1775]

I believe the author of the Indian cook book has her own channel! I love how you pronounce and enunciate your words! You make it very easy to listen to you! Thankyou!

[@lieuwina]

Hi Sarah, my mom used to bring the beans to the boil, drain, put water in again, bring to the boil, drain, then cook the beans in the amount of water required to cook them (this stopped you from bloating and giving off gas, as my mom put it,. It worked. Does anyone else on this forum do that? Thanks for the tips and recipes, will sure try them out. We are fine, just rice, pasta, canned tomotoe, tomotoe puree shortages around here in the UK. We are fine, as you say just using what you have in your house, now is the time to get creative.Take care every one, enjoy the time together.

[@kimberlybardin6949]

lieuwina lee I soak the beans 36 hours changing the water several times. I'll try your way when I forget. Thanks!

[@anniepurse2831]

That is the only way I have ever done my beans well. I call it rinsing off the snappers. :-)

[@alphb58]

So glad someone finally made easy to follow directions!! Thank you! God bless!

[@Herschel1738]

I think it is great that you are helping out all those people who stocked up on foods they don't normally eat & now are puzzled what do do them! Two approaches are: 1) Look up classic recipes from other cultures. Almost every culture has vegetarian, non-meat or legume based dishes (like your Indian & Mexican recipes). Think Boston baked beans, minestrone, pea & lentil soups, hummus & falafel. 2) Replace the meat your favorite recipes with legumes. I make my spaghetti sauce with lentils instead of hamburger, and use beans in soups & casseroles in place of meat.

[@buddyfaya8631]

My favorite part of this video is your relatability. Thank you!! ❤

[@anneo3754]

For people worried about wasting the black bean water, it makes a nice shade of blue to dye with. I was always taught to discard the water.

[@corneliusmaturin6802]

thank you for sharing great demo I enjoyed your Demo nicely explained.

[@patriciamarino2479]

Good morning. All is well here in VA. Praying 🙏 for everyone during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes. Enjoy your day. God bless

[@galactifier]

In my opinion, Living Traditions Homestead is the best homestead channel on KZbin.

[@mywoolmitten]

"Mocking beans" lol, I love it! Thank you for these two fabulous recipes ❤

[@cindybonem494]

All of your grow boxes look fantastic! I love how you tuck them in here and there using up unused spaces. It will be fun seeing how everything grows, Love ya, Cindy

[@lynsmith2698]

wow, while i sit here watching the snow fall again, i am envious of you being able to go to your greenhouse and cut lettuce and herbs. I have really enjoyed your videos over the months i have been watching and now that we are in self isolation and theres way too much snow still on the ground to do much outside, i am enjoying watching your channel even more. Thank you for the great content...i feel like i know you guys and we are friends

[@carolfsanisme]

Hi there! Amazing video as always! You're are such an inspiration for calm times and a relief in times like this! I'm Brazilian, and we basically eat beans and rice in most meals. If we don't eat rice and beans every lunch and dinner we feel like we didn't had a meal! A tip: let the beans soak for at least half an hour and dispose of this water. It has a lot of "anti-vitamins" and if you eat this, it won't be as nutritious as it should be. And I recommend cooking it with a pinch of salt, so it will be softer and easier to season later. Here we don't drain the beans, we like the "sauce" and I like it creamier, so I usually cook for 5 minutes more. The standard beans in São Paulo will be pinto beans, seasoned with a little bit of fried garlic and onion, salt and black pepper, and a laurel leaf - it will taste better, fresher and will prevent to ferment. Beans freeze amazingly. Cook 2 pounds a time, a little less time than usual, and portion it out. It takes 15 minutes to boil and be read to eat. Ah! And an amazing recipe that is hearty and filling is feijoada. It's a Brazilian slave food, made with whatever is left of pork (ear, nose, feet, lots of sausage and bacon) and black beans (that the slaves owners didn't like as much). Basically, you saute the meat with onion and garlic (yeah, we use lots of onion and garlic with everything, including rice that is delicious this way), put the beans and laurel and let this cook until everything is soft. Serve with rice, finely chopped kale (as a salad or sauteed with garlic), some type fo farofa (that is a whole another history) and some pepper sauce. Eat an orange after, it will help your stomach to process all of it! And a nap, truly, is a must after. Stay safe!

[@carolfsanisme]

Jo, i guess our beans are different then 😅

[@veracampbell9583]

Both dishes look so good. Thanks for sharing. God bless y’all.

[@kjrchannel1480]

Speaking of Taco's. I got inventive once and used mashed peas in place of refried beans. I used canned peas they are much cheaper than refried beans to. It worked pretty well with a similar texture. It isn't something most people think of, and isn't grainy like humus can be.

[@renumishra4175]

Hello from India. I see your Indian food recipe book on shelf. We use these dried beans a lot to make curry. We eat it with rice.

[@terrinewton39]

We’re not staying in the house. For my sanity we get out and we started a very early yard clean up ( around the snow piles that are slowly melting ) We’re hiking the trails around us. We live out in the country so there’s plenty of safe places to walk.

[@wesleyjericho3766]

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[@ameerbrennan235]

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[@wesleyjericho3766]

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[@ameerbrennan235]

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[@fab4gal834]

Just a tip with those hard taco shells, if you bake them for about 5 minutes, they'll have a nice crunch to them versus them almost having a stale type of taste or texture...

[@Keachybean]

Fab4Gal makes all the difference in the world doesn’t it?

[@fab4gal834]

@@Keachybean Yup it sure does!

[@burtonwillis6454]

Okay real talk, you when you first started versus now.....your confidence is 500 fold, and you truly connect with the audience and you do it in a way that doesnt make the viewer feel less than or that you are above i guess.....and that dear sarah is extraordinary.....well done, signed, rooting for yall in Georgia. Burton.

[@dianelavoie6110]

Loved the recipes and the fact that you kept it all so simple. I have watched you tube cooking for the last year and you are one of the very few who has not scratched you face, fussed with your hair, rubbed your nose or had animals in the kitchen Thanks for doing it right.

[@dorthyhunt378]

Just discovered your channel, and am so impressed with your knowledge of gardening, farming and cooking. Looking forward to your future videos. You people are amazing!

[@lisareaume3857]

I am so glad you all are doing so well! Thanx for the suggestions of things to do with BEANS!

[@sylviabradley7355]

I started pressure canning dried beans two years ago. As a vegetarian, I love ready to eat beans in the pantry. Healthy, delicious and nutritious

[@donnareed3822]

Sylvia Bradley That is how I prepare all of my beans.i do not like store bought canned beans. They have a chemical taste that home canned beans do not

[@insidekateskitchen]

Super video, great ideas and info on cooking beans in the Instant Pot. Thanks for the share. Take care and God Bless.

[@kevinbaker6168]

Sara, I grew up in a home where beans were at least a once a week meal. Still love a mess of beans with ham/hock/bacon or just bacon grease. In fact I always keep some dried beans, peas, lentils and canned ones in my pantry. The dried beans/peas give you the best value per pound, but the traditional cooking method can take hours. Thanks for sharing your instant pot method, now that I have one I am going to try it. Thanks.

[@sewjostudio]

I make dal all the time. Sometimes I add a little coconut milk to it and top with a spoonful of yogurt. I also add a bit of curry powder and/or garum masala. I love your videos. I have been canning beef and pork nonstop. Somehow canning soothes me during this time of crisis. Knowing that my grandkids have food is comforting.

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

Same here with the canning Eileen. Seeing all the jars on the shelf makes me calmer!

[@arbedreka]

Wow! I'm impressed with your presentation of cooking beans!! I use my "old timey" pressure cooker ALL THE TIME for EVERYTHING! GLAD to see you showing everyone HOW to " getter done!! You and your FAMILY are just plain PRECIOUS!!

[@Heisminenow]

I always think that your cooking recipes wouldn't work for me & then I watch you & I'm so stoked to try them out! Love both of these recipes! 💜 It's always so relaxing to watch y'all & I wish I too could have a homestead like you do! Prayers for a good year for you both, the girls, & the homestead. 💜🌞😄

[@CalifiasLap]

Thanks for posting this. I'm vegetarian for Lent and will probably be mainly vegetarian from now on. These are some really useful ideas. Thanks so much!

[@fallenangelwi25]

Yummy 😋 coconut oil and turmeric are so healthy for you too!!!!!

[@lisarobinson9671]

Yes, on the staying at home and everyone is well, hope you're all doing well also. Pinto beans are amazing the pressure cooker is the only way to go. Hey girl is there anything you don't know? You both have amazing knowledge. God bless

[@frandegroat7943]

First time watching ,&I absolutely love Your cabinets & actually Your whole kitchen ...

[@robertfay1150]

Delicious. Got to try those recipes. Thank you. Carol

[@conniesmith7800]

The second meal is delicious!! Thank you for sharing. Trying the first recipe tonight!!

[@btaylor1264]

Great choice of music while you were gathering ingredients from your garden and kitchen. First time viewer, instant subscriber here. I love you and can't wait to binge watch your videos! Thank you!

[@suzanneburns6130]

Thank you so much Sarah for these recipes!! I'm trying them both out asap! They look so good!! Enjoy your meal and be safe and stay healthy!

[@marycaron4891]

Hi. We really enjoy your videos! I have a question about your list of cooking times for various beans. I am unsure of the bean/water ratios to use. If you or someone could tell me that would be great! Thank you!

[@Cynthia2v]

I make an enchilada bake with black beans, quinoa, corn, homemade enchilada sauce and cheese. Delicious! Urvashi has wonderful recipes! Her dal recipes are really good. Thanks for sharing!

[@charliehoos9773]

Thank you 😊 Very informatively! I’m off to use my dry beans and salsa tonight, but excited too because I have beans growing outside perfect for these recipes in the winter

[@countycalling]

These sound amazing! And a great way to add a meatless meal to the rotation Thank you

[@jessicagarrison1385]

Thanks for another great recipe from your kitchen Sarah! 😊

[@thosewhobelieve122]

Yesterday, iI took all of my 11 varieties of beans and lentils and put them on display to remind me to cook with them. They’ve been sitting in my cabinets plus they look so pretty out in jars. I didn’t grow up eating beans often so I’m just starting to discover the many different ways to cook with them. I just added a couple of recipes to my box. Thank you!

[@nataliecartier8933]

Is it just me, or has anyone else become completely obsessed with these bean tacos? Sooooo good. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us. ❤️

[@reginagibson1908]

Couldn’t the bean broth be reserved and used in a soup or stew?

[@semco72057]

Yes the broth could have been saved to use in a soup later and I would never throw out any broth from anything I cook, but label it and put it in the freezer.

[@WmAnnis]

If you're turning the pinto beans into refried beans you can use it to thin them out if you don't want super thick refried beans.

[@Herschel1738]

Some people claim that the primary cooking water leaches out the "gassy" part of the beans, so they recommend discarding it. (IDK if that is true or not.)

[@catwoman4882]

I just use less water..& never throw any away..all the flavor is in there..the less water the more flavor.

[@catwoman4882]

@@Herschel1738 I always let them soak in hot water after rinsing a few times..I'll add a little baking soda too, while they're cooking.

[@dawnmeier2834]

This was extremely helpful. Please keep posting. Especially with the recipe.

[@crystalm6706]

Thanks for the recipe! Cant wait to try it. BTW: if you put a damp towel under your cutting board, it won't slide around when you are slicing and chopping. :) God Bless

[@sheilam283]

These look wonderful! I have been looking for some new recipes for beans. So many of them call for bacon or a ham bone, but I am looking for true pantry meals (no meat needed), which this is! Thank you : ) I am a new viewer and have subscribed

[@debbiealtman4572]

I plan to make these. But I love the black beans and. White beans too.. I have a recipe using white beans and chicken in my instant pot. Yummy! TFS

[@zaahierstanley955]

Question. Is it necessary to pour off the water from the beans ? Does that contain nutrients? I want to try the black beans for sure ... I heard it is really healthy

[@donnasteward7670]

I just found this vid on KZbin & will be making the black bean dal for dinner tonight. Thank you so much for these 2 recipes & the bean cooking chart. I'll be using the taco recipe shortly. I'm hoping you will be letting us in on more recipes you use & your family loves. I've followed your instructions for a lot of your tomato canning, yummy good.

[@motherofone1]

I made something similar to this last night. Was rice and beans, spices, salsa, all mixed together and baked in the oven. We used it as a side dish but would be definitely hearty enough to be a meal on it's own with a side salad. It was really good. Even my picky eater liked it...lol :)

[@tessahugo5448]

Thank you for this wonderful idea..Expecially in this virus time. South Africa

[@margaretdesrosiers7421]

Love Indian food if you had more of these recipes I would love to try them..Thanks so much 🇨🇦

[@jameswallace3043]

Sarah you're so precise it's so diligent thank you for all of the buffers and the reminders you were on top of it most of us that are on the ball really appreciate you and thank you and keep up the good work

[@janetcorwin1600]

Both your bean recipes look great! Makes my mouth water! I've learned to cut down on the water when cooking beans, because pouring out the liquid many nutrients go down the drain. Azure Standard is a great way to buy in bulk!

[@suebean3873]

Thank you, that was a very informative video. I leaned a lot. You explained everything so well. TY

[@jeanniewright2554]

I always forget that not everyone grew up eating beans! Great tutorial for most all cooks!

[@heatherk8931]

Awsome! Lol, my beans are in my cupboard in jars too. I sorted my beans prior to jaring them up. Thanks for the great recipes. Yummy!!

[@carriem7832]

Thank you for showing how to make a budget minded meal to inspire those in question how to cook.... It’s good over Fritos .... I make a great black bean burger for my vegan daughter and husband.......and we’ve made black bean brownies which are delicious and no one could tell there were beans in it.....

[@elissaward5519]

Black bean burger recipe?

[@jenamann3484]

Wow! Brownies with black beans?? Crazy.. post recipe please!! Also the burger too...could use both of them!! Thanks!

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Yes..there are many recipes on line

[@joyceday2823]

I make black bean brownies. My complainer doesn't complain. Lol

[@margaretdesrosiers7421]

Mmmmm looks good Must try this ! Thanks for sharing ..from 🇨🇦

[@kleineroteHex]

we just had beans last night - hubby liked it so much he wants them again today, in the same sentence he said we should do meal planning - how does that fit together when he wants the same thing again??? I ordered 20 pound beans at our local store; to can so they can be ready, though I will have to see which kinds they were still able to get, the shelf with packed of ones were pretty bare.

[@ferengiprofiteer9145]

Back in the day, as a fire inspector, I inspected a company that made grocery store items. They stamped out paper plates. They made plastic bags from silos of plastic pellets. They even bottled charcoal lighter fluid. One thing they did was bag dried beans. An auger brought the beans in from a rail car. The machine had a mechanism that portioned a little bit of dirt and gravel into each bag. They said they were bagging cheap beans. When they bagged premium beans, they turned the dirt adder off. They said they had to add dirt because otherwise folks wouldn't pay the higher price for clean beans. You gotta love American ingenuity! 🤠👍

[@janetsysuarez5463]

Thank you, I'm one of those with no idea on what to do with the beans. My prayer has been answered!

[@bonniemiles7957]

Should you save the bean water for the livestock?

[@Beaguins]

When you cook beans you should change the water at least once to take out a certain toxin (phytohemagglutinin) that inhibits digestion. If you give that water to your livestock they might be uncomfortable for a while.

[@juliebeder7846]

Very scary times. Thanks for all you do, to teach us. Please keep videos coming through this growing season......I am turning 50 this fall. We have been veggie gardeners/canners for 30 years....

[@jacquelinemiles6491]

Love your show !!! I have learned so much from you . Thank you !!!

[@ttshkp]

We love pintos with cornbread!!! Heres our recipe. 1 pound dry beans, 1/4 pound chopped bacon, 2 whole jalapenos, 1 large chopped onion, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp turmeric all in a crock pot for 12 hours on high filled with water.

[@Spiroffd]

This sounds amazing. It just took a picture of my screen because I didn’t want to loose it. Thank you for sharing.

[@ttshkp]

@@Spiroffd it is very good! You'll love them. In fact if you leave out the bacon, which I wouldn't, this is extremely heart healthy with the spices

[@minnesotagal507]

Spiroffd - I do that too 😁

[@picknbeansmamma]

@@Spiroffd me too lol

[@margaretharman4364]

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[@bonnied3550]

Thank you Sarah for sharing some great meal ideas with various dried beans...keep'm coming😃👍🏽👏🏼👏🏼

[@fowlerfamilyhomestead3389]

YES!!! Give me all the dry bean recipes!!! I just went and looked at our bulk foods and boy I need to use some beans!!!😳😳.

[@GeekWaresASMR]

Jess just did bean soup on roots and refuge farm channel in case you don't follow then as well. ♥️

[@barbaraj2930]

Loved this video. Thanks so much. Hope to see more of your great ideas and recipes!

[@albertwaggoner3249]

Thanks, eady to follow and "understand" your directions. God Bless

[@plainandsimple2576]

We have been self isolating for 3 weeks, just learned we are on Stay home orders as of midnight, we are in Webster County Mo, I like to make refried beans also Cuban black beans and rice. I’m definitely going to try both of these! They look yummy!

[@Spiroffd]

I’m here in Brooklyn and also from Missouri. Thank you so much for taking this seriously. Be careful. Enjoy your family and make some wonderful memories

[@helennelson3120]

Thanks so much. God bless you n yours.🥰

[@juanitadafler7233]

I canned pretty close to 80 pints of beans, pinto, black and kidney beans this fall. Friends laughed at me; saying they would never eat that many in a life time. Well, we are down to 38! We had taco's tonight with black beans and rice! :-) Take care and God bless!!

[@tinadouglas2838]

Yummy. Need to try the tacos. Thank you. Hugs.

[@charlesanderso1686]

If you put in onions, celery, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeño when you pour off the bean water you can instead bottle the water as vegetable broth. We do. You can then freeze for use in another meal instead of buying expensive broth at the store.

[@carolfsanisme]

Charles, just please soak and rinse your beans before you cook! Or this water (and your broth) will be full of the "anti-vitamins" that will prevent your body to fully process what you need from this meal.

[@jenthebeanstalk8225]

We made the Indian Black Bean Dal recipe for dinner last night.... it was sooooo good! Thank you for sharing!

[@lindafox7822]

Can’t wait to try these recipes. Thank you for sharing your recipes.

[@PRDreams]

Dry beans have been our life line. Refried beans are the favorite. We use a pressure cooker and cook them for 45 min.

[@coastalfarmhouse1820]

What? No sour cream on taco?!?! That creamy coolness is perfect with all the savory flavors. Do you make sour cream from Hope?

[@AClark-bq6oc]

Great video; in a bowl and eat the same as chili! So many different ways; thanks!

[@kimariokiji]

Hello, do you find that you can get beans as flavorful and creamy cooking them in the instantpot as on the stovetop in a crockpot? Thanks.

[@elizabethcallihan9971]

I need to use some beans I stocked up on! Thanks, soaking some beans tonight!

[@charliensam]

I did not buy beans, but after seeing these two recipes I sure wish I did! Thank you for sharing another wonderful kitchen video Sarah. Stay safe.

[@bm88880]

That is a great way to use your beans, tacos 🌮👍👍👍👍👍🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮♥️♥️♥️♥️thank you so much for the recipe 👍👍👍

[@charlesjubb2061]

Good video & recipe idea...also works for a meatless meal! Have you shown how to make your farmer's cheese? Just a tip...if you put a damp dish cloth or paper towel under your cutting board, it will keep it from moving around...😊

[@chautran2371]

Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you all

[@trishg2826]

Working my way back through your videos as I'm processing our garden greens! (Another perk of our new woven weed fabric - everything is cleaner! ) Question ... any tips on freezing onions? (Sorry if previously covered) Do you find they "transfer" flavor / odor to other foods? Making Bean Tacos tonight! Thanks for the ideas 😀

[@debrabain5290]

Really nice video. We will have this today. Thank you

[@annphilbeck5174]

been watching a lot of your videos. I've been canning for years and love the Ball canning book also!!

[@joanneholinaty7325]

Hi I was just wondering where do you order your dry beans from thank you for all that you do take care

[@stacyschaffer783]

Frugal Fit Mom used white beans to make a sauce for her chicken/naan pizzas. (She is cleaning out a freezer). Use cooked beans in spaghetti and soups to bump up nutrients.

[@evslone]

Great video, and very thoughtful for those stuck at home and trying to figure out how to stretch their pantry. When I was young my Mom would soak pinto beans and Navy beans before cooking, stretching the budget with four hungry kids at the table.

[@ellaschrock476]

I definitely will try these recipes? Thank you for sharing your recipes.

[@muryoung7108]

I always make tacos but never made the Dahl that way . It looks yummy so I'm planning on cooking that one! Tonight, I made Haitian black beans with brown rice. Oh it was gooooood! Thanks for the recipes and God Bless!

[@margaretd3710]

Looks good - there's only 2 things I do differently. 1. I don't throw away the bean liquid - that's called "pot liquor" and it tastes fabulous! And you can use it to thin down the beans if you mash them. 2. I never use those pre-formed taco shells!!! OMG! They taste like cardboard. Get corn tortillas at the store and fry 'em up in the pan if you want hard tacos or heat them on the burner (or in the microwave) until they are hot and put your fillings in. SO much better tasting and it only takes a moment. -- Also, you can fry the tortillas, leave them flat, and make tostadas.