Forget soaking! Cook Dried Beans in only 2 hours…really! This last-minute meal prep hack makes the creamiest beans for dips, salads, and soups. Even readers say, “Ill never soak and cook dried beans the traditional way again”.
There is no soaking required for this oven-baked method. Its truly my favorite way to cook dried beans because it always produces the creamiest, dreamiest beans. I got the idea from an Americas Test Kitchen lentil-cooking episode. They believe this method cooked them more gently than stove-top boiling, which helps retain their shape and texture. So, I tried it with ALL the beans and loved the results.
If you’re the impatient, bean-hungry type, you can cook your beans from dry without any soaking at all. Here’s the thing: Beans that have not been soaked ahead of time will always take longer to cook, but they will, indeed, cook.
Does soaking beans reduce gas?
Some believe that soaking beans reduces gas. The jury has always been out on this one for me. Mainly, because Ive never done a side-by-side test of soaked beans vs. non-soaked beans. Not gonna lie, probably wont do that test because measuring flatulence sounds…tedious
Ingredients needed to cook dried beans in the oven
- dried beans (garbanzos, pintos, or black beans)
- Kosher Salt
- water
- (optional) dried seasonings
HOW TO COOK BEANS without SOAKING THEM | COOK BEANS FAST AND EASY | Crystal Evans
FAQ
What happens if you don’t soak beans before cooking?
Do you have to soak beans before baking?
Can you slow cook beans without soaking them?
Is it safe to can dry beans without soaking?
How do you cook beans without soaking?
All without soaking! Rinse beans well then place in a large heavy bottomed pot. Add enough water so the beans are covered by at least an extra inch of water above the bean line. Add aromatics (a quartered onion, peeled garlic, or a bay leaf) and some salt. Bring to a boil then immediately reduce heat to a simmer.
Is it safe to eat uncooked beans?
In general, it is unsafe to consume uncooked or raw beans. This applies to uncooked or raw green beans and legumes like peas and lentils. Beans contain compounds called lectins that serve to protect plants from environmental insults, but they can also have toxic effects on humans when consumed in large amounts. Eating raw uncooked beans can cause digestive symptoms like severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and bloating. Lima beans and kidney beans contain some of the highest concentration of lectins and consuming only a few of the beans will cause symptoms similar to food poisoning. Cooking destroys lectins and makes beans safe to eat. Canned beans are also safe because they are precooked.
Can you eat dried beans without soaking?
Yep, they’re banking on you not planning ahead with those dry beans so they can make a fortune on the canned ones. Good news, though! You don’t have to be a fanatic-crazy-plan-everything-ahead type of person in order to enjoy the tender creaminess of dried beans. And I’ve got 3 different ways for you to do it. All without soaking!
Should beans be soaked before cooking?
In fact, you should always cook beans longer instead of letting them soak overnight (when you have the time to do it). Yes, soaking rehydrates the beans and shaves a lot of cooking time. But it also produces bland and mushy beans.