Comments on: BEANS … The Magical Fruit! http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/ Ten simple babysteps to food storage success! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:04:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: shannonkibbe http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-13806 shannonkibbe Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:34:08 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-13806 Could you tell me a little more about when you say that if you are going to eat the soup it needs to cook longer. What is that about? I am having a bean class on Tuesday night, and I had a lady tell me that bean flour was hazardous to use. I would like to have a little more knowledge about this. Could you tell me a little more about when you say that if you are going to eat the soup it needs to cook longer. What is that about? I am having a bean class on Tuesday night, and I had a lady tell me that bean flour was hazardous to use. I would like to have a little more knowledge about this.

]]> By: Karen http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-13360 Karen Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:15:29 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-13360 Garbanzo bean flour is one of the main flours used in many gluten free goods. Yes, you can grind them and use them in many recipes. It is often mixed with fava bean flour or another flour. (when cooking GF it helps to mix flours together). Also there is a site, <a href="http://www.justbeanrecipes.com" rel="nofollow">www.justbeanrecipes.com</a> that has thousands of bean recipes, over 500 just for Lentils. They also have a garbanzo bean section. Garbanzo bean flour is one of the main flours used in many gluten free goods. Yes, you can grind them and use them in many recipes. It is often mixed with fava bean flour or another flour. (when cooking GF it helps to mix flours together). Also there is a site, http://www.justbeanrecipes.com that has thousands of bean recipes, over 500 just for Lentils. They also have a garbanzo bean section.

]]> By: kdonat http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-12190 kdonat Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:50:33 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-12190 My biggest concern has always been the fuel required under emergency conditions to cook beans even with a pressure cooker. I've been in the habit of storing the smaller driedn beans and legumes (green and yellow split peas, lentils, mung beans, adzuki beans) since they take much less time and energy to cook after a soaking. But bean flour is a great idea! You ladies ROCK ! My biggest concern has always been the fuel required under emergency conditions to cook beans even with a pressure cooker. I've been in the habit of storing the smaller driedn beans and legumes (green and yellow split peas, lentils, mung beans, adzuki beans) since they take much less time and energy to cook after a soaking. But bean flour is a great idea! You ladies ROCK !

]]> By: Jodi -- Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-8420 Jodi -- Food Storage Made Easy Mon, 04 May 2009 02:56:04 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-8420 So far what I've done is if the normal white sauce is 1/4 c. butter, 1/4 c. flour, 1 c. water ... I just do about 6 T. of bean flour with the 1 c. of water and it seems to make the correct amount. Hope that helps a bit! So far what I’ve done is if the normal white sauce is 1/4 c. butter, 1/4 c. flour, 1 c. water … I just do about 6 T. of bean flour with the 1 c. of water and it seems to make the correct amount. Hope that helps a bit!

]]> By: Give LDS Gifts http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-8413 Give LDS Gifts Mon, 04 May 2009 01:35:28 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-8413 I made puree out of canned garbanzo beans and used it in waffles and bread (breadmaker). No one could tell the difference and it turned out fine. I have started to use my own flour now and love it. I'd like to have a set ratio to use...I do better with recipes than just eyeballing it. Do you have any bean flour to water ratio to recommend? I made puree out of canned garbanzo beans and used it in waffles and bread (breadmaker). No one could tell the difference and it turned out fine.

I have started to use my own flour now and love it. I’d like to have a set ratio to use…I do better with recipes than just eyeballing it. Do you have any bean flour to water ratio to recommend?

]]> By: Jodi -- Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-8296 Jodi -- Food Storage Made Easy Sun, 03 May 2009 03:01:53 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-8296 Garbanzo beans have a different texture than regular beans. We mostly only use them for making hummus. I'm not sure if you could grind them for the white bean flour. Sorry for not having a better answer! Garbanzo beans have a different texture than regular beans. We mostly only use them for making hummus. I’m not sure if you could grind them for the white bean flour. Sorry for not having a better answer!

]]> By: Emily http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-7833 Emily Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:29:15 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-7833 Sorry...just one more question....I just went down and looked at what I have and I have 1 pail of garbanzo beans. Are they are "white" bean...or are they different? Could I use them in baking? Thanks so much. You guys are absolutely amazing. I live on your websites : ) Sorry…just one more question….I just went down and looked at what I have and I have 1 pail of garbanzo beans. Are they are “white” bean…or are they different? Could I use them in baking? Thanks so much. You guys are absolutely amazing. I live on your websites : )

]]> By: Jodi -- Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-7797 Jodi -- Food Storage Made Easy Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:29:25 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-7797 I think that it would still work with darker beans, it just would have a funny color. If you go ahead and try it, let us know. I'd be interested in seeing if it works! I think that it would still work with darker beans, it just would have a funny color. If you go ahead and try it, let us know. I’d be interested in seeing if it works!

]]> By: Emily http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-7773 Emily Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:22:49 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-7773 I'm not sure if you're still checking up on this post or not...but I do have a question. I bought all my dry beans before I found your website...so I only have red kidney beans, chilli beans and maybe some black beans. So...can I use these instead of white beans in baking and the cream of chicken substitute...or only white beans. Just wondering. Thanks I’m not sure if you’re still checking up on this post or not…but I do have a question. I bought all my dry beans before I found your website…so I only have red kidney beans, chilli beans and maybe some black beans. So…can I use these instead of white beans in baking and the cream of chicken substitute…or only white beans. Just wondering. Thanks

]]> By: ctdaffodil http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4653 ctdaffodil Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:35:48 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4653 I'm gonna be humming that song all day now..... the more you eat the more you..... I use black beans (canned) in my stuffed peppers....and have started to sneak pureed beans (ala Crystal) into baked goods....Nobody know but me... There are all these little frozen bean purees in my freezer...(in .25 & .33 cup blocks) - I actually used .66 cup of cannellini bean puree to stretch chicken gravy for potpie...(didn't need to make another batch of gravy) - It worked great! I'm gonna get the bean flour from Bob's Redmill at the store now..... I’m gonna be humming that song all day now…..
the more you eat the more you…..

I use black beans (canned) in my stuffed peppers….and have started to sneak pureed beans (ala Crystal) into baked goods….Nobody know but me…
There are all these little frozen bean purees in my freezer…(in .25 & .33 cup blocks) –
I actually used .66 cup of cannellini bean puree to stretch chicken gravy for potpie…(didn’t need to make another batch of gravy) – It worked great!

I’m gonna get the bean flour from Bob’s Redmill at the store now…..

]]> By: Rita Bingham http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4646 Rita Bingham Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:34:17 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4646 Wow, I'm SO impressed that you all are "getting into" this bean thing! I've loved beans for more years than most of you have been alive, but it took people like Jodi and Julie and Crystal to make it FUN! The 3-minute soups can be made with any white bean, red lentils, brown lentils (if you don't mind the yukky color!), and green or yellow peas. Pea soup is beautiful when only cooked for 3 minutes rather than for hours. I love drinkable soups. Great for summer or winter. My next favorite way to use bean flours is 5-minute bean dip. Just pink, pinto or black beans, water, cumin, chili powder and salt and you have an amazing fat-free bean dip! You can make up a mix of the dry ingredients for an "almost instant" snack or side dish. In Country Beans, there are over 130 recipes using bean flours. They're great in cookies and muffins too!! Wow, I’m SO impressed that you all are “getting into” this bean thing! I’ve loved beans for more years than most of you have been alive, but it took people like Jodi and Julie and Crystal to make it FUN!

The 3-minute soups can be made with any white bean, red lentils, brown lentils (if you don’t mind the yukky color!), and green or yellow peas. Pea soup is beautiful when only cooked for 3 minutes rather than for hours. I love drinkable soups. Great for summer or winter.

My next favorite way to use bean flours is 5-minute bean dip. Just pink, pinto or black beans, water, cumin, chili powder and salt and you have an amazing fat-free bean dip! You can make up a mix of the dry ingredients for an “almost instant” snack or side dish.

In Country Beans, there are over 130 recipes using bean flours. They’re great in cookies and muffins too!!

]]> By: Jodi http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4633 Jodi Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:11:04 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4633 So I just have to comment here that that sweater and the lighting of the camera plus me standing next to T-A-L-L Julie makes for a not so flattering picture of my figure in this video. Sad for me. Just try ignore how ugly I look. haha. p.s. I used bean flour and water as the base for a delicious potato soup recipe. It was fantastic. My family couldn't tell a difference and it was SOOOOO much less fattening! So I just have to comment here that that sweater and the lighting of the camera plus me standing next to T-A-L-L Julie makes for a not so flattering picture of my figure in this video. Sad for me. Just try ignore how ugly I look. haha.

p.s. I used bean flour and water as the base for a delicious potato soup recipe. It was fantastic. My family couldn’t tell a difference and it was SOOOOO much less fattening!

]]> By: jweiss08 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4624 jweiss08 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:29:13 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4624 That's so exciting Jen. We can't tell either and it's SOOOOO much healthier (and cheaper) That’s so exciting Jen. We can’t tell either and it’s SOOOOO much healthier (and cheaper)

]]> By: Jen http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4604 Jen Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:39:56 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4604 That recipe worked SO well. My family detected no change in last nights casserole. I'm anxious to experiment with making cream of mushroom & cream of celery. If I could just find a good tomato soup recipe I could bottle, I'll be jumping for joy! That recipe worked SO well. My family detected no change in last nights casserole. I’m anxious to experiment with making cream of mushroom & cream of celery. If I could just find a good tomato soup recipe I could bottle, I’ll be jumping for joy!

]]> By: Elizabeth Golly http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4602 Elizabeth Golly Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:10:02 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4602 I am SOOO excited!!! i can never seem to remember to buy enough of cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup ! but i always have beans in my food storage oooh i can' t wait to try this out on my husband!!!! yay.. thank you beth I am SOOO excited!!! i can never seem to remember to buy enough of cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup ! but i always have beans in my food storage oooh i can’ t wait to try this out on my husband!!!! yay.. thank you
beth

]]> By: gaby http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4561 gaby Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:58:06 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4561 well Megan I'm glad that you bring that up!! because I'm form Mexico and one way that we eat beans is in french bread we cut it in half then in like bread sizes we put refried beans and some mozzarella cheese on the top and put it in the oven so the cheese can melt. and ready to eat we like it as a breakfast and we put some salsa on the top is s really really really good!!!!!! try it. and crystal she just teach us how to make french bread so let give it a try all together I promise you will like it!!! well Megan I’m glad that you bring that up!! because I’m form Mexico and one way that we eat beans is in french bread we cut it in half then in like bread sizes we put refried beans and some mozzarella cheese on the top and put it in the oven so the cheese can melt. and ready to eat we like it as a breakfast and we put some salsa on the top is s really really really good!!!!!! try it. and crystal she just teach us how to make french bread so let give it a try all together I promise you will like it!!!

]]> By: Megan http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4540 Megan Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:28:08 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4540 We've been discovering beans even more lately too. They really are so versatile and filling. We are big fans of good old rice'n'beans, though we have lots of different variations so we don't get tired! I've never even heard of bean flour and this sounds like something I might really use! Thanks. For people who are intimidated and don't know where to start, I often recommend starting with lentils. They are so great, they soak up and cook up faster than beans, they are even milder in taste than many beans, and they are great baby food! My little guy has some kind of lentil stew almost everyday. I freeze a bunch whenever I make up a pot. Add a little applesauce and he LOVES it. The easiest thing on earth is to cook lentils and pearled barley together. Add whatever broth and veggies you want and you have a super quick super nutritious super CHEAP super filling super yummy soup/stew. ooh! one other suggestion, then I'll stop, LOL! I'm always trying to convert people to beans on toast. I discovered it when I was in London on study abroad. People eat it there all the time, for breakfast, snack, whatever. It's so yummy. It's best to do it with baked beans or pork'n'beans (whether you buy the canned kind or make it yourself) then just pour it over toast and eat! very toddler friendly! We’ve been discovering beans even more lately too. They really are so versatile and filling. We are big fans of good old rice’n'beans, though we have lots of different variations so we don’t get tired! I’ve never even heard of bean flour and this sounds like something I might really use! Thanks.

For people who are intimidated and don’t know where to start, I often recommend starting with lentils. They are so great, they soak up and cook up faster than beans, they are even milder in taste than many beans, and they are great baby food! My little guy has some kind of lentil stew almost everyday. I freeze a bunch whenever I make up a pot. Add a little applesauce and he LOVES it. The easiest thing on earth is to cook lentils and pearled barley together. Add whatever broth and veggies you want and you have a super quick super nutritious super CHEAP super filling super yummy soup/stew.

ooh! one other suggestion, then I’ll stop, LOL! I’m always trying to convert people to beans on toast. I discovered it when I was in London on study abroad. People eat it there all the time, for breakfast, snack, whatever. It’s so yummy. It’s best to do it with baked beans or pork’n'beans (whether you buy the canned kind or make it yourself) then just pour it over toast and eat! very toddler friendly!

]]> By: gaby http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4538 gaby Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:56:06 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4538 MICHELLE YOU CAN STORE BEAN FLOUR IN THE FREEZER FOR A LONG TIME OR IN TH REFRIGERATOR PROBABLY AROUND 3 MONTHS SO IT KEEP THEIR NUTRITION. GOOD LUCK!!! MICHELLE YOU CAN STORE BEAN FLOUR IN THE FREEZER FOR A LONG TIME OR IN TH REFRIGERATOR PROBABLY AROUND 3 MONTHS SO IT KEEP THEIR NUTRITION.

GOOD LUCK!!!

]]> By: Krystal http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4529 Krystal Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:47:24 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4529 THANK YOU! My baby is allergic to dairy, and I've had such a hard time finding things to store that DON'T have milk in them. Our family doesn't really eat beans, but now I'm going to start storing them for this purpose. :) THANK YOU! My baby is allergic to dairy, and I’ve had such a hard time finding things to store that DON’T have milk in them. Our family doesn’t really eat beans, but now I’m going to start storing them for this purpose. :)

]]> By: Michelle http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4522 Michelle Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:04:39 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4522 How long can you store bean flour? I want to try this but pulling out my grinder every time I need bean flour will probably keep me from doing this as often as I should. How long can you store bean flour? I want to try this but pulling out my grinder every time I need bean flour will probably keep me from doing this as often as I should.

]]> By: jweiss08 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4521 jweiss08 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:57:45 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4521 HW, We wouldn't LOVE the WonderMill so much if it only ground wheat. Straight from the owners manual you can grind: Wheat (hard and soft) Oats Rice Triticale Dried Pinto Beans Dried Green Beans Popcorn (unpopped) Split Peas Buckwheat Spelt Kamut Rye Millet Sorghum (Milo) Dried Mung Beans Soybeans Dried Field Corn. I love the ideas everyone is sharing. It's so fun to discover the many ways you can actually use beans. I need to change my remarks on BabyStep 6 ... I ONCE said this: "I have a confession to make. I kind of hate this step! I don’t like using my own dry beans. I like canned beans. I have made a few soups that were ok and I could LIVE off of, but I haven’t figured out how to make beans a part of my regular diet. I am going to work on finding other sources of protein, or keep searching for ways to use legumes a little more." hahahah HW,
We wouldn’t LOVE the WonderMill so much if it only ground wheat. Straight from the owners manual you can grind:

Wheat (hard and soft)
Oats
Rice
Triticale
Dried Pinto Beans
Dried Green Beans
Popcorn (unpopped)
Split Peas

Buckwheat
Spelt
Kamut
Rye
Millet
Sorghum (Milo)
Dried Mung Beans
Soybeans
Dried Field Corn.

I love the ideas everyone is sharing. It’s so fun to discover the many ways you can actually use beans. I need to change my remarks on BabyStep 6 …

I ONCE said this:
“I have a confession to make. I kind of hate this step! I don’t like using my own dry beans. I like canned beans. I have made a few soups that were ok and I could LIVE off of, but I haven’t figured out how to make beans a part of my regular diet. I am going to work on finding other sources of protein, or keep searching for ways to use legumes a little more.”

hahahah

]]> By: HW http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4520 HW Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:54:10 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4520 I thought wondermills couldn't grind beans, only wheat. I thought wondermills couldn’t grind beans, only wheat.

]]> By: Andrea http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4517 Andrea Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:12:01 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4517 I am way excited to try this. Thanks for all your hard work! I am way excited to try this. Thanks for all your hard work!

]]> By: gaby http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4514 gaby Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:58:35 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4514 I love the book that;s one of my favorites one. you will love it something that you can do with beans when you are baking is using white beans instead of butter or oil .and its amazing that does not taste the beans and it;s healthy give a try in most of the recipes works!!!! I have only fail in like 2 recipes but other then that it's a favorite one. I cooked them, blended with their water and put it in ice cubes and anytime that I need it I just melt the beans and used it. and it's impressive to see how much I save because I don 't use batter any more I only buy 1packet of butter a month and love it!!!!! I love the book that;s one of my favorites one. you will love it
something that you can do with beans when you are baking is using white beans instead of butter or oil .and its amazing that does not taste the beans and it;s healthy give a try in most of the recipes works!!!! I have only fail in like 2 recipes but other then that it’s a favorite one. I cooked them, blended with their water and put it in ice cubes and anytime that I need it I just melt the beans and used it.
and it’s impressive to see how much I save because I don ‘t use batter any more I only buy 1packet of butter a month and love it!!!!!

]]> By: Melissa Ringstaff http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4511 Melissa Ringstaff Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:52:14 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4511 I love this! We are vegetarian, but I could use vegetarian chicken seasoning instead! I can't wait to try this. Thanks! I love this! We are vegetarian, but I could use vegetarian chicken seasoning instead! I can’t wait to try this. Thanks!

]]> By: Lindsay http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4492 Lindsay Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:31:04 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4492 I'll have to check out that book for sure, I'm always looking for more ways to use beans. It's the one vegetable my kids love! I’ll have to check out that book for sure, I’m always looking for more ways to use beans. It’s the one vegetable my kids love!

]]> By: Christina http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/03/29/beans-the-magical-fruit/comment-page-1/#comment-4488 Christina Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:48:20 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=421#comment-4488 This is a great suggestion for those of us needing dairy-free ideas for food storage. I can't wait to use this for those in my family who can't do dairy. Thanks for the tips- keep them coming!!! This is a great suggestion for those of us needing dairy-free ideas for food storage. I can’t wait to use this for those in my family who can’t do dairy. Thanks for the tips- keep them coming!!!

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