Storing boiled legumes in the freezer saves time and helps you prepare healthy and practical meals.
How to Prepare Frozen Dried Kidney Beans and Beans
You can apply the same method for dried kidney beans and all types of dried beans.
- Preparing the Beans: Wash a packet of dried kidney beans or any type of dried beans thoroughly. Then, place them in a pot and add enough water to cover them, along with a pinch of salt. Let them soak in the refrigerator overnight. This method will help them cook faster.
- Cooking: The next day, change the water and cook the beans until they are soft. It may take between 1 hour to 1 and a half hours. After cooking, drain the beans.
- Cooling and Drying: Rinse the boiled kidney beans or beans with cold water, then drain them and let them dry a little.
- Packaging: Once the beans have cooled, you can package them in freezer bags or storage containers according to the portions you will use in recipes and store them in the deep freezer.
How to Use Boiled Kidney Beans?
Although you may already know what you can make with boiled chickpeas at home, here are some ideas to keep in mind.
Kidney Bean Pilaki: You can quickly prepare a delicious olive oil-based kidney bean pilaki by boiling carrots and potatoes and simmering them briefly.
Kidney Bean Salad: A kidney bean salad will add a unique flavor to your rice. It pairs wonderfully with yogurt!
How to Use Boiled Beans?
What can you make with the beans you have ready in your fridge?
Dried Beans: A staple of Turkish cuisine, dried beans can be cooked quickly even without a pressure cooker. When boiling dried beans, leave them slightly firm before they are fully cooked so that they don’t fall apart while cooking.
Bean Salad: Definitely try it with your favorite greens and of course, red onions.
Piyaz: A classic dish to serve alongside meatballs.
Pilaki: Why not make a pilaki with your beans too? 🙂
