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2.05EE Preparing Dried Beans
Directions: Complete the chart below during the lab or demonstration.
What are the 9 steps of preparing dried beans (legumes)? What is the purpose of each step?
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What other methods can be used to prepare beans?
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2.05EE Preparing Dried Beans (page 2)
What are the 9 steps of preparing dried beans (legumes)? What is the purpose of each step?
1. sort-take out poor quality beans
2. wash-to clean
3. drain-to remove dirty water
4. cover with water (how much)-twice as much as beans
5. soak (how long)-at least 2 hrs. or over night to soften beans for cooking
6. drain-remove excess water
7. cover with fresh water (how much)-2 inches above beans so there is enough to cook beans knowing some water will evaporate
8. bring to boil-start cooking process
9. reduce heat and simmer (how long)-longer cooking time so beans get tender and absorb more water, takes about 2 hrs.
What other methods can be used to prepare beans?
 Complete soaking step in microwave
 Cook in crockpot
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