How to prepare white beans


How to prepare white beans
When you want to use white beans in a recipe, most of the time you use dried beans.

They're handy, but they're hard and not easy to use, but don't worry, in this recipe you'll see how to prepare and cook them.
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Last modified on: August 16th 2023
For 500 g, you will need:
  • 1 white beans 500 g white beans
  • 2 coarse salt 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 3 Bicarbonate of (baking) soda ½ teaspoon Bicarbonate of (baking) soda (optional)
  • Total weight: 530 grams

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 12 hours 2 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 12 hours 20 min.
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Stage 1 - 12 hours
How to prepare white beans
Pour 500 g white beans into a bowl, and cover with plenty of cold water.

Leave overnight to soften.

Stage 2 - 2 min.
How to prepare white beans
The next day, drain and rinse under cold water.

Stage 3 - 15 min.
How to prepare white beans
Pour the beans into a large saucepan over medium heat, cover with plenty of cold water, add 2 tablespoons coarse salt and if possible ½ teaspoon Bicarbonate of (baking) soda and bring to the boil.
At first, a foam may form on the surface - this is normal - skim off the foam and discard.

Continue cooking, covered, until the beans are tender, then turn off the heat.

Stage 4
How to prepare white beans
Drain the beans, they are ready to be used in your recipe.
Remarks
You'll notice that the beans take quite a long time to cook, but if you add a little baking soda in step 3, which tenderizes the bean skin, the cooking time is much reduced.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe50 RDI=20 %120 RDI=10 %2 RDI=0 %680 RDI=30 %2,850 RDI: 30 %
Per 100 g8 RDI=3 %20 RDI=2 %0130 RDI=6 %540 RDI: 6 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
How much will it cost?
  • For 500 g : 2.60 €

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