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Simple Beans from Scratch
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Simple Beans from Scratch

1 h 10 minServes 6Nutri-Score A€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • dried beans (rinsed and picked over)Pantry400 g
  • water (about 4 cm above the beans)Beverages2 litres
  • salt (added at the end)Spices8 g

per serving

Nutrition

228kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
15 g
Fat
1 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the beans

    • Rinse the beans and pick out any debris.
    • Place the beans in a pot.
    Step 1
  2. Add water and bring to a boil

    • Pour in water until it sits about 4 cm above the beans.
    • Bring to a boil over high heat.
    Step 2
  3. Boil the beans

    • Let the beans boil vigorously.
    Step 3
  4. Simmer until tender

    • Turn the heat down to medium.
    • Simmer until the beans are tender.
    Step 4
  5. Season and finish

    • Add the salt.
    • Cook a few more minutes, then serve.
    Step 5