How to Cook Beans & Legumes

Instructions Step 1: Shell the beans Shell the fava beans, discard the pods, and then remove the peels from the beans by slitting them with a knife and popping out the beans. Then you can cook them until they’re soft by boiling them in salted water, blanch them by boiling them and then submerging them …

Instructions Step 1: Add ice water to bowl; boil water in pot Fill a large mixing bowl with ice and water and set aside. Add water to a large pot and bring it to a boil on the stove over medium-high heat. Step 2: Boil beans 2-4 minutes; transfer to ice water Add the fava …

Instructions Step 1: Clean the dry beans Remove any stones from the dried beans, and then rinse them completely free of dirt. Step 2: Soak the beans Place the beans in a pot with 3 inches of water covering them. Let the beans soak overnight. TIP: If you have a slow cooker, cook the beans …

Instructions Step 1: Fill pot & put on stove Fill the pot three-quarters full with fresh, cold water, and put it on stove on high heat. Step 2: Add salt Add 3 tablespoons of salt to the water. Step 3: Reduce heat & cook When the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to …