Freezing Soaked Beans

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak beans overnight in water.
  2. 2Wash and drain all the soaked beans using a colander.
  3. 3Spread the drained beans on a clean towel and pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
  4. 4Separate one cup of beans to be used immediately (today or tomorrow) and place it in the fridge.
  5. 5Place the remaining dried beans into gallon freezer bags for freezing.
  6. 6Seal the freezer bags, ensuring as much air as possible is removed, and store them in the freezer.

Ingredients

  • mixed beans
  • mung beans

Equipment

large bowlcolanderclean towelmeasuring cupfreezer bags

Tips

  • Freezing soaked beans offers more variety compared to freezing already cooked beans.
  • Ensure beans are patted dry to prevent ice crystals and freezer burn.
  • If using a 16-bean mix, consider potential differences in cooking times for each bean type.