How do you season your beans? - Page 2

Aerynne · 07-15-2014, 11:36 AM

I only season my beans with salt, but I always add yummy salsas, pickled peppers, cilantro, lime juice, etc, to the final product. So it ends up getting its flavor from there.

Little Forest · 07-15-2014, 02:17 PM

I actually just used canned beans. There are 5 different kinds in our pantry. Much faster that way!

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Hermana Linda · 07-16-2014, 08:21 AM

I add salt as the beans start to soften, but SIL adds it right away.

For 2 cups of dried beans, I put 2 heads (not cloves) of garlic, one onion and half a bell pepper in the blender with water and cook the beans in that. Any kind, but I prefer black beans. Salt as it starts to soften, not sure how much... left over water can be used to cook rice, but I don't leave much, just enough to puree the beans and then I cook the water out.

RiverRock · 07-16-2014, 11:53 AM

Linda, how do you use your pureed black beans? They sound delicious, but I wouldn't know what to do with them except use them as an alternative to refried beans.

Hermana Linda · 07-16-2014, 12:04 PM

They pretty much ARE refried beans, except that I don't use much oil. Just a little, for flavor and because it helps preserve them. I just eat them with dinner because Salvadoran Culture.

I would use Salvadoran red beans (frijol de seda) if they were not over $2/lb. Black beans are often less than $1/lb and pintos are too mushy for my taste, although I do sometimes make them, because cheap.

hollybells · 07-16-2014, 12:14 PM

I don't cook with beans outside of chili and, if I'm being honest, that's dh's specialty so yeah - I don't cook with beans. But I'd like to try, so following along.

dulce de leche · 07-18-2014, 03:10 PM

We usually add about 4 slices worth of chopped bacon, a good T of minced garlic, a diced white onion, some powdered chipotle pepper, a T of maple syrup, and toward the end plenty of salt and chopped cilantro.

Singingmom · 07-18-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dulce de leche

We usually add about 4 slices worth of chopped bacon, a good T of minced garlic, a diced white onion, some powdered chipotle pepper, a T of maple syrup, and toward the end plenty of salt and chopped cilantro.

A completely different meal than what I've been serving my poor family!

Do you add cooked bacon or raw?

dulce de leche · 07-18-2014, 05:01 PM

I have done both, but I prefer raw because then all the fat stays in the beans and add more flavor.

heartofjoy · 07-20-2014, 10:32 AM

I season 2 lbs pinto beans with about 4-6 tbs chili powder, 1-2 tbs cumin, and lots of salt and pepper. I don't really measure anything.

I like to fry a pound of bacon, then cook an onion and a bell pepper in the grease, and dump the grease and cooked veggies all in the bean pot. And add the crumbled, cooked bacon. Adding everything raw works too, but I prefer cooking it all first. I think it gives it a different flavor.

derdsgirl · 10-07-2014, 08:12 PM

Every time I make beans I now come back to this thread for ideas of different seasonings and I'm never disappointed.

This time was 2.5 cups dried black beans, 1 head of garlic, 1 onion, 1/2 of a red bell pepper, all finely diced. A bunch of bay leaves and some cumin. Salt at the end. My house smelled amazing while it was cooking.

I took a bit less than half and made chili tonight, and now all I have to do is make rice and tomorrow's dinner is finished!

bliss · 10-07-2014, 08:20 PM

My go to is a little bloop of liquid smoke and a little bloop of worstechire sauce and I know I didn't spell that right and my tablet doesn't have spell check so neener

. Along with salt, garlic, chili powder maybe sometimes, amd I usually fry up an onion chopped up small real soft and throw that in there too.

JoEllen · 10-07-2014, 11:42 PM

Following along to try and figure this out with you. I love to cook, but beans are one thing that I just can't seem to nail!

mommylove · 10-07-2014, 11:56 PM

I'm really curious about this . . . how do y'all *eat* your beans?

It sounds as though everyone here cooks beans in the seasoning . . . are these beans eaten as a side dish in a small bowl with the cooking liquid?

I grew up vegetarian (still am!) and I cook beans the very lazy way just like my mom -- rinse beans, dump in pressure cooker, add water, lock lid, cook for 35-40 mins. Drain & add to recipe. If making refried-type beans (look away authentic cooks

), I cook & drain beans, toss in the food processor with spices & blend.

I've never cooked beans in seasoning, nor have I ever eaten cooked beans in their liquid (Mexican restaurants being the exception.) I am intrigued.

So tell me how y'all eat your beans.

Earthmummy07 · 10-08-2014, 05:21 AM

07-15-2014, 11:36 AM	#16
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: How do you season your beans? I only season my beans with salt, but I always add yummy salsas, pickled peppers, cilantro, lime juice, etc, to the final product. So it ends up getting its flavor from there. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

07-15-2014, 02:17 PM	#17
Little Forest Rose Garden Rich in girls. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth hills, Australia Posts: 6,914	Re: How do you season your beans? I actually just used canned beans. There are 5 different kinds in our pantry. Much faster that way! Posted via Mobile Device

07-16-2014, 08:21 AM	#18
Hermana Linda Administrator "air-mannah Leen-dah" it means Sister Linda in Spanish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 51,849	Re: How do you season your beans? I add salt as the beans start to soften, but SIL adds it right away. For 2 cups of dried beans, I put 2 heads (not cloves) of garlic, one onion and half a bell pepper in the blender with water and cook the beans in that. Any kind, but I prefer black beans. Salt as it starts to soften, not sure how much... left over water can be used to cook rice, but I don't leave much, just enough to puree the beans and then I cook the water out. __________________ My pages: Why Not Train A Child? and the FB Page as well as @WhyNotTrain on Twitter Read about how my husband was Pulled From The River By God

07-16-2014, 11:53 AM	#19
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,767	Re: How do you season your beans? Linda, how do you use your pureed black beans? They sound delicious, but I wouldn't know what to do with them except use them as an alternative to refried beans. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

07-16-2014, 12:04 PM	#20
Hermana Linda Administrator "air-mannah Leen-dah" it means Sister Linda in Spanish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 51,849	Re: How do you season your beans? They pretty much ARE refried beans, except that I don't use much oil. Just a little, for flavor and because it helps preserve them. I just eat them with dinner because Salvadoran Culture. I would use Salvadoran red beans (frijol de seda) if they were not over $2/lb. Black beans are often less than $1/lb and pintos are too mushy for my taste, although I do sometimes make them, because cheap. __________________ My pages: Why Not Train A Child? and the FB Page as well as @WhyNotTrain on Twitter Read about how my husband was Pulled From The River By God

07-16-2014, 12:14 PM	#21
hollybells Deactivated Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,751	Re: How do you season your beans? I don't cook with beans outside of chili and, if I'm being honest, that's dh's specialty so yeah - I don't cook with beans. But I'd like to try, so following along.

07-18-2014, 03:10 PM	#22
dulce de leche Climbing Rose Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,407	Re: How do you season your beans? We usually add about 4 slices worth of chopped bacon, a good T of minced garlic, a diced white onion, some powdered chipotle pepper, a T of maple syrup, and toward the end plenty of salt and chopped cilantro. __________________ Partaker of the Eternal Fountain of Coffee and Perpetual Provider of Magic Milk My blog:Dulce de leche 13 years with Mi Amado Dd ~ 1/04 Ds ~ 1/06 Dd ~ 6/08 Dd ~ 7/10

07-18-2014, 05:01 PM	#24
dulce de leche Climbing Rose Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,407	Re: How do you season your beans? I have done both, but I prefer raw because then all the fat stays in the beans and add more flavor. __________________ Partaker of the Eternal Fountain of Coffee and Perpetual Provider of Magic Milk My blog:Dulce de leche 13 years with Mi Amado Dd ~ 1/04 Ds ~ 1/06 Dd ~ 6/08 Dd ~ 7/10

07-20-2014, 10:32 AM	#25
heartofjoy Moderator Assign positive intent Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9,610	Re: How do you season your beans? I season 2 lbs pinto beans with about 4-6 tbs chili powder, 1-2 tbs cumin, and lots of salt and pepper. I don't really measure anything. I like to fry a pound of bacon, then cook an onion and a bell pepper in the grease, and dump the grease and cooked veggies all in the bean pot. And add the crumbled, cooked bacon. Adding everything raw works too, but I prefer cooking it all first. I think it gives it a different flavor. __________________ Desiree, mom to 5 sweet blessings, Lacy 24, Jordan 22, Joanna 20, Emma 19, and Ethan 17

10-07-2014, 08:12 PM	#26
derdsgirl Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,871	Re: How do you season your beans? Every time I make beans I now come back to this thread for ideas of different seasonings and I'm never disappointed. This time was 2.5 cups dried black beans, 1 head of garlic, 1 onion, 1/2 of a red bell pepper, all finely diced. A bunch of bay leaves and some cumin. Salt at the end. My house smelled amazing while it was cooking. I took a bit less than half and made chili tonight, and now all I have to do is make rice and tomorrow's dinner is finished!

10-07-2014, 08:20 PM	#27
bliss Rose Garden NEUROSPICY! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Other worlds than these Posts: 13,430	Re: How do you season your beans? My go to is a little bloop of liquid smoke and a little bloop of worstechire sauce and I know I didn't spell that right and my tablet doesn't have spell check so neener . Along with salt, garlic, chili powder maybe sometimes, amd I usually fry up an onion chopped up small real soft and throw that in there too. __________________ Me, The Surveyor, The Truck Driver, The Landscaper, The SAHM, The Grocery Manager, The Gamer, The Gardener, The Home Improvement Manager, and The Grandkids

10-07-2014, 11:42 PM	#28
JoEllen Banned "When life gives you lemons, cut them in half and squirt life in the eye!" - Unknown Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 1,868	Re: How do you season your beans? Following along to try and figure this out with you. I love to cook, but beans are one thing that I just can't seem to nail!

10-07-2014, 11:56 PM	#29
mommylove Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,120	Re: How do you season your beans? I'm really curious about this . . . how do y'all eat your beans? It sounds as though everyone here cooks beans in the seasoning . . . are these beans eaten as a side dish in a small bowl with the cooking liquid? I grew up vegetarian (still am!) and I cook beans the very lazy way just like my mom -- rinse beans, dump in pressure cooker, add water, lock lid, cook for 35-40 mins. Drain & add to recipe. If making refried-type beans (look away authentic cooks ), I cook & drain beans, toss in the food processor with spices & blend. I've never cooked beans in seasoning, nor have I ever eaten cooked beans in their liquid (Mexican restaurants being the exception.) I am intrigued. So tell me how y'all eat your beans. __________________

10-08-2014, 05:21 AM	#30
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