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How To Prepare Dried Beans or Chickpeas


Buying chick peas and other types of beans in dry form is much cheaper than buying them in cans. It takes a little extra work to prepare them, but it’s the most authentic and you will be able to taste the difference.
Categories: Sides
Recipe credit: The Global Foods Online Kitchens
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried garbanzo, pinto, black, kidney, or any other beans
  • 4 cups water
  • Vegetable or olive oil as desired (optional)
  • Spices such as cumin, coriander, cayenne, red pepper flakes, or others as desired (optional)

Instructions:
1. In a colander, rinse the beans. Check for and remove pebbles and other impurities.

2. Soak overnight.

3. Place beans in a pot with other ingredients. If you want extra flavor you can add oil and/or spices. If you want the beans pure, just use water. Bring to a boil and cook for ten to twenty minutes.

4. Taste one to see if it is tender. Drain.
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