Beans, Peas, Lentil - Cooking Basics

• Rinse & sort all beans/peas/lentils before cooking.

• Measure grains and add 4 cups of water for every 1 cup of beans/peas/lentils.

• Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice for each cup of beans/peas/lentils.

• Soak the beans/peas/lentils for 8-24 hours.

• Strain and rinse the beans/peas/lentils well.

• Return the beans/peas/lentils to the pot and cover with water so that the water line is at least two inches above the beans/peas/lentils.

• Bring beans/peas/lentils and water to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a lid allowing them to cook to desired tenderness (45 minutes to 2 hours).

**Remember, cooking times will vary depending on heat, type of pan, the age of beans/peas/lentils, and other factors.

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