Для салатов и начинок. Как быстро сварить фасоль / How to quickly cook beans

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dry Beans (rinsed and drained; any white or brown bean variety)
• 4 cups Water (cold water for first soak, enough to fully cover beans)
• 4 cups Water (fresh cold water for second boil)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 medium Carrot (grated or finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (for sautéing onion and carrot)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Rinse Beans

   Place the dry beans in a colander and rinse under cold running water, discarding any debris or broken beans.

   Time: PT2M

2. Hot Soak – First Boil

   Transfer the rinsed beans to a large pot, add 4 cups of cold water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

3. Gentle Simmer

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer gently for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: low

4. Rest Under Cover

   Turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let the beans sit for 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

5. Drain First Water

   After the 30‑minute rest, carefully pour off the water using a colander.

   Time: PT2M

6. Second Boil

   Return the beans to the pot, add fresh 4 cups of cold water, and bring to a boil again over medium heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

7. Cook Until Tender

   Reduce to a low simmer and cook for 15 minutes, checking with a fork for tenderness. For a filling, add an extra 2 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: low

8. Final Drain

   Drain the cooked beans in a colander and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

9. Sauté Onion and Carrot (Optional)

   Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add diced onion and sauté 3 minutes, then add grated carrot and cook another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-high

10. Season and Combine

    Mix the sautéed vegetables with the beans, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

130

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

0.5 g

Fiber

6 g