Description
Simple methods to reduce gas and improve comfort when eating beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried beans (any type)
- Water for soaking
- Water for cooking
- Pinch of baking soda (optional)
Instructions
- Soak dried beans in plenty of water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Discard the soaking water.
- Rinse the soaked beans thoroughly under cold running water.
- Place the rinsed beans in a pot, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil. Boil rapidly for 10 minutes.
- Drain the boiling water and rinse the beans again.
- Cover the beans with fresh water, add a pinch of baking soda if desired, and simmer until tender, skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
Notes
- Start with small portions of beans to allow your digestive system to adjust.
- Chew beans thoroughly when eating.
- Drink water throughout the day, not just with the meal.
- Consider using digestive aids like ginger or fennel tea after eating beans.
- Prep Time: 8 hours (soaking)
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup cooked
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: bean digestion, reduce gas, soaking beans, cooking beans, better digestion