How to Make Dry Kidney Beans From Scratch

Beans of any kind are a staple in a vegetarian or vegan diet, and making them from scratch is always the best way to go. Not only is it cheaper to make them yourself than buying in a can, they are much healthier because you control how much salt goes into it. Once you make them, you can use them in all sorts of dishes and dips, so let’s start cooking!

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans overnight. For every pound of beans you use, put in 10 cups of water. The trick to making them really soft and delicious is to switch out the water every few hours if you have the time.
  2. After the beans have been soaked, drain and rinse them a few times to get rid of the chemicals that came out overnight.
  3. Put them in a pot with another 10 cups of fresh water and 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil.
  4. Bring it down to a simmer and continue to cook for 45 minutes, or until soft.
  5. Drain and enjoy!

Dishes

Once the beans are cooked, you can use them for Tex-Mex dishes like burritos or tacos, red beans, and rice, bean chili, or mash them for a dip.