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Dry Beans no soak cooked in pot

Fool Proof No Soak Beans Recipe

Forget the overnight soaking with this Fool Proof No Soak Beans Recipe. In about 90 minutes you can have perfectly cooked beans that are ready to use  for all of your bean dishes.
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Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time :1 hour 35 minutes
Servings :1
Calories :635
Course :Main Course, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry beans Great Northern Beans
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 cups water up to 6 as needed

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 250.
  • Place the beans into a large dutch oven or large pot with a tight fitting lid.
  • Add the salt and stir.
  • Pour water on top of the beans, enough water to cover the beans by an inch and a half.
  • Bring the pot to a boil.
  • Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and set in the oven. Cook for 75 - 90 minutes depending on the type of bean.
  • After 45 minutes, check the beans and add boiling water if needed to keep the beans covered.
  • Test the beans for tender by squeezing between your fingers. Beans should be soft in the center.

Chef Tips

Note: This recipe can be used for any type of dried beans, but you may need to adjust the oven cooking time a little bit for the different types.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Fool Proof No Soak Beans Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
635
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
7026
mg
305
%
Potassium
 
1764
mg
50
%
Carbohydrates
 
118
g
39
%
Fiber
 
48
g
200
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
343
mg
34
%
Iron
 
11
mg
61
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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