Dried Bulk Small Red (Chili) Beans Organic 3lb *TPR*

Small Red Beans, also called "Mexican Red Beans", are similar to kidney beans, but smaller. They hold both shape and firmness when cooked and are used in soups, salads, chili, and creole dishes. 

Small Red Beans are high in fiber, protein and a variety of vitamins & minerals. They can be used in substitution for Pinto beans when a less mealy texture is desired. 

Item #AA0689 (3lb)

Ingredients: 100% Organic Dried Small Red Beans. 

Basic Bean Cooking Directions: 

1. Sort Them: Place dried beans on a pan or clean kitchen towel and sort them - pick out any broken or shriveled beans and remove any stones or debris. (Natural productscan contain debris and you'll be happy you followed this step when it's time to eat them).
2. Rinse Them: Put the sorted beans in a colander and rinse well in cold, running water. 
3. Soak Them: When you soak beans before you cook them you release (and remove) some of the indigestible sugars that can lead to flatulence. You can soak in a couple of ways: 
   • Normal Soak: Put the rinsed beans into a bowl and cover with 2 to 3 inches of clean, cool water. Let them soak at room temperature for 8 hours or so (overnight is great). If your soaking area is too hot, put them in the refrigerator to keep them from fermenting. Drain & rinse. 
   • QuickSoak: Put the rinsed beans into a pot and cover with 2 to 3 inches of clean, cool water. Bring them to a boil and let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and set aside for 1 hour. Drain & rinse. 
4. Cook Them: Put the drained & rinsed beans into a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water or stock. (This is not the time to add salt because it will slow the softening process of the bean). Bring to a boil slowly while skimming any foam off the surface of the pot. Reduce heat, cover and simmer (stirring occasionally and adding more liquid as needed to keep the beans covered). Cook until beans are tender when mashed or pierced with a fork. Cooking times vary with the variety, age and size of beans;but generally they take about 1 to 2 hours.
5. Tips for reducing gas: Soaking & skimming the beans will help reduce the gas producing properties of the bean. Adding a large dried strip of kombu seaweed to the pot of beans and water prior to boiling can also help, or you can add a couple slices of ginger or some fennel or cumin seeds. Make sure to remove the kombu after cooking.

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