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BEAN CUSINE
DRIED BEANS AND LENTILS INFORMATION
DRIED BEANS AND LENTILS INFORMATION BABY LIMA: Dry form of the fresh green Lima. Good in entrees, soups, or as a vegetable. BLACK BEANS: Are interchangeable with red kidney beans and pinto beans. Black beans with their glistening black skins and creamy flesh, are …
BEAN MATH
BEAN MATH 1 pound dry beans = 2 cups dry beans or 5 – 6 cups cooked beans. 1 pound dry peas or lentils = 2 1/3 cups dry peas or lentils or 5 – 6 cups cooked peas or lentils.
BEAN STORAGE
BEAN STORAGE 1.) Dried beans & lentils should not be stored longer than a year for they will harden with age and become difficult to cook. 2.) To store soaked beans for a day or two, cover and refrigerate. If they are to be used …
BEANS ÇUISINE
BEAN NUTRITION Beans are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. A average serving can supply as much as 40% of the minimum requirement for thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6), plus significant supplements of niacin and folic acid. These vitamins contribute to healthy digestive and …


