Noah Project - Month 8 - Legumes - Best Practices

· Do not store dry beans in the refrigerator.

· Do not add baking soda to hasten soaking or cooking time as it will decrease the nutritional content of the beans.

· Do not add salt or any product high in calcium, magnesium or acid to the soaking or cooking water or beans will not soften (products with these elements should be added to cooking water or any recipe calling for partially cooked beans only after beans have reached desired tenderness).

· Do not use microwave to cook dry beans – microwaving is fine for reheating beans that are already cooked, but dry beans need to be simmered slowly in lots of water to soften, tenderize and rehydrate properly.