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    Quote qwaychou
    Sorry, I couldn't resist.
    We have a different rhyme here in England UK.

    "Beans, beans, they're good for your heart,
    The more you eat, the more you fart,
    The more you fart, the better you feel,
    So eat your beans at every meal".

    No idea where it originates.
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    I need to resurrect this thread!
    My doctor told me i need to eat more BEANS!!! Yay!!!
    These are the baked beans every member of my omni family begs me to make:
    One bag of beans(great Northern), soaked and simmered til done
    a small can of tomato sauce(not paste)
    a single serving can of pineapple juice
    a handful of brown sugar
    some mollasses
    some garam masala
    oh, and two BIG onions, sliced and sauted in oil till golden
    a few dashes of bottled smoke flavoring
    and whatever else you like
    Put all that in your crock pot overnight on low, or at least 8 hours.
    Deee-lish!
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    Quote herbwormwood
    Did you know that you can save a lot of money (and packaging) by buying dried beans? I have found the best way to prepare them is to soak them at least 24 hours, drain them and then freeze them. Once defrosted they cook much easier. To get really soft beans, do this, cook them and then re freeze them.
    [COLOR="Indigo"]are they stil as nutritious when yuo do this?i always buy them dry..i quite like the satisfaction i get from cooking themlol[/COLOR]

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    The easiest bean recipe you will find:

    Fry some onions, garlic and ginger in a pan. Add a small can of chili beans and cook it for a few minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and some chopped herbs (basil or coriander) and serve with rice.

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    Quote qwaychou
    I need to resurrect this thread!
    My doctor told me i need to eat more BEANS!!! Yay!!!
    These are the baked beans every member of my omni family begs me to make:
    One bag of beans(great Northern), soaked and simmered til done
    a small can of tomato sauce(not paste)
    a single serving can of pineapple juice
    a handful of brown sugar
    some mollasses
    some garam masala
    oh, and two BIG onions, sliced and sauted in oil till golden
    a few dashes of bottled smoke flavoring
    and whatever else you like
    Put all that in your crock pot overnight on low, or at least 8 hours.
    Deee-lish!
    This recipe sounds great, but could you provide the measurements for each ingredient? I'm terrible at guesswork!
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    Let's see if I can guess-timate my measures:

    Quote qwaychou
    One bag of beans(great Northern), soaked and simmered til done- 1 pound
    a small can of tomato sauce(not paste)- 6-8 oz.
    a single serving can of pineapple juice- 4 oz.
    a handful of brown sugar- 1/2 cup
    some mollasses- 1/4 cup
    some garam masala- 1 tsp.
    oh, and two BIG onions, sliced and sauted in oil till golden
    a few dashes of bottled smoke flavoring- 2-3 shakes
    and whatever else you like
    Put all that in your crock pot overnight on low, or at least 8 hours.
    Deee-lish!
    There, I hope that helps!! i have to make it this week, as a matter of fact, for my husband's family easter dinner.
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    Summer Garden Bean Saute

    1 can (about 1 lb size) of butter beans or chickpeas
    1 small onion sliced and separated into rings
    1 or 2 cloves garlic minced
    1 zucchini (corquette?) cut into about 1" chunks (about 2 cups worth)
    2-3 plum tomatoes chopped (or use a small can of drained chopped tomatoes)
    Juice and grated rind of 1/2 a lemon
    Olive oil

    1. Drain the can of beans
    2. Coat the bottom of a saute pan with oil and heat over medium heat.
    3. Saute onion and garlic until onion is soft
    4. Add the zucchini and saute until just fork tender
    5. Add the tomatoes
    6. Add the beans
    7. Add the lemon juice and rind
    8. Cook until the beans are heated through

    I like this recipe because I can trade off types of beans and veggies depending on what is doing well in the gardens. At some point there is an abundance of tomatoes and zucchini. It is also very quick and easy...usually less than 10 minutes start to finish.

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    1 zucchini (corquette?)
    Courgette

    It sounds really tasty.

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    if you like a spicier flavor just add a little hot sauce or salsa to the mixture.

    refried beans

    1 c dried pinto or black beans
    4 c water
    1 t sea salt
    2 T olive oil
    1 onion, diced
    3-4 cloves garlic, minced
    1/3 c diced green bell pepper
    1 t shoyu
    1 T rice or barley miso
    1 T lemon juice

    cover the beans with plenty of water and soak for 6 to 10 hours, or bring to a boil with 3 cups water, simmer 2 minutes, and soak 1 to 2 hours.
    drain the beans and place in a 2 quart pot along with 4 cups fresh water. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until tender.
    add the salt and simmer 15 to 20 minutes more. drain the beans, reserving the broth, and set aside.
    heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. add the onion, garlic, and green pepper, and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
    add the beans and saute 2 to 3 minutes. stir in the shoyu and 1/3 cup of the reserved bean broth and partially mash the beans. combine the miso and lemon juice and add to the bean mixture. add more broth if the mixture is too dry. cook 1 minute more.
    serve immediately.
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    my friends make fun of me because i am insanely addicted to BEANS.

    I LOVE THEM!

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    Quote jamieoneill
    The easiest bean recipe you will find:

    Fry some onions, garlic and ginger in a pan. Add a small can of chili beans and cook it for a few minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and some chopped herbs (basil or coriander) and serve with rice.
    I am so trying this today!!
    I am planning on trying each and every single recipe in this thread, because you guys cared enough to share them, and because i ADORE beans!!
    thanks everyone, and keep 'em coming!
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    A grocery store on the other side of town has a huge barrel of "rainbow bean mix" and it has at least 12 different beans in it.. i think there are some red lentils in there too.. but yeah, i love just cooking up a couple cups of beans and adding things like garlic, green onion, purple cabbage, and sometimes spinach or other veggies if i feel like it.. but then i always end up making a huge batch of it and eating it for like a week and a half. Heh, at least beans are suuuuuuuuuuuuuper cheap!!!

    Personally, i don't like canned food. I haven't bought canned food since i finished off the last of my old canned stuff. I'd rather have dry, or fresh.. canned stuff tends to be mushy and salty and taste weird.

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    I quite agree. Canned food is vile.

    I doubly hate that they put high fructose corn syrup in the tinned beans here. Beans do not need high fructose corn syrup in them.
    It's vegan, which means it's vegetarian which means there's nothing unheathy in it. -- my guy trying to explain vegan junkfood.

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    I actually like canned beans. I just make sure I get ones that are just beans and water (sometimes salt is unavoidable). I'm just not interested in soaking beans and having to plan ahead.

    Cheers,
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    Quote Kiva Dancer
    I quite agree. Canned food is vile.

    I doubly hate that they put high fructose corn syrup in the tinned beans here. Beans do not need high fructose corn syrup in them.
    I know! I sometimes find HFCS in the oddest foods!!!!!! It's scary what they put in food. I'm glad i don't eat stuff with huge ingredients lists.

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    Quote rantipole
    I actually like canned beans. I just make sure I get ones that are just beans and water (sometimes salt is unavoidable). I'm just not interested in soaking beans and having to plan ahead.

    Cheers,
    rant
    Yes, me too. Very convient. Homecooking beans take such preparation and you have to plan in advance what you want to eat. Sometimes a chickpea craving happens at 1:00am and I need them NOW. I can't wait to soak them and cook them forever, so I use canned chickpeas.
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    I like my beans:

    Baked beans - safe bet and still their flavour excites me
    Refried beans - VERY tasty, and great with rice plus veg of your choice.
    Kidney beans - Good but not my favourite.


    Usually get them all canned.

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    Watch out for the baked beans. I don't know about where you are, but here in Canada a lot contain lard, pork fat, etc!
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    Quote Tigerlily
    Watch out for the baked beans. I don't know about where you are, but here in Canada a lot contain lard, pork fat, etc!
    I know, isn't that NASTY? And now they have weiners and beans *gag* . I look out for cans labelled "Vegetarian Baked Beans". I've found at least 2 brands in Hilo, but not sure about Victoria...
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    No name makes a good can of baked beans. They even label them vegetarian.
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    most baked beans are veggie here.at least i think so..i cannot stand them unfortunatly!

    ok so today, i have cooked a large panful of aduki beans.and now i havent a clue what to do next with them! i just ate a few in a salad...now what?!lol

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    Quote jamieoneill
    The easiest bean recipe you will find:

    Fry some onions, garlic and ginger in a pan. Add a small can of chili beans and cook it for a few minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and some chopped herbs (basil or coriander) and serve with rice.
    Made this twice in one day, once for lunch, then i doubled it for dinner, and there still wasn't any left!
    Easy and good, will be a staple in my house.
    I can't wait to try the next recipe!!!
    Oh, yeah, i know the japanese use adzuki beans in desserts a lot. I love bean paste buns!
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    Hey, cool! The other bean thing I like is black bean sauce, it tastes beautiful. You can just cook it with some vegetables of your choice, please yourself...

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    My husband and I just invented this recipe two nights ago and it's soooo good. Basically we needed to fix dinner with what we had and this is what we had lol.

    Southwest Black Bean Casserole

    1 cup water
    1 cup cornmeal
    chili powder, cumin, salt & pepper to taste
    1 cup black beans
    1 cup corn
    1/2 package veggie crumbles (can be ommited if you don't do processed foods)
    1 large jar of salsa

    Combine water, cornmeal and spices in a saucepan and heat over med-high until it's thick. Spread mixture in the bottom of a baking pan and bake at 400 for about 10 minutes for crust. Mix beans, corn and crumbles and pour on top of the crust. Top with the jar of salsa and bake at 400 for another 30 minutes.

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    Quote ravenfire
    My husband and I just invented this recipe two nights ago and it's soooo good. Basically we needed to fix dinner with what we had and this is what we had lol.

    Southwest Black Bean Casserole

    1 cup water
    1 cup cornmeal
    chili powder, cumin, salt & pepper to taste
    1 cup black beans
    1 cup corn
    1/2 package veggie crumbles (can be ommited if you don't do processed foods)
    1 large jar of salsa

    Combine water, cornmeal and spices in a saucepan and heat over med-high until it's thick. Spread mixture in the bottom of a baking pan and bake at 400 for about 10 minutes for crust. Mix beans, corn and crumbles and pour on top of the crust. Top with the jar of salsa and bake at 400 for another 30 minutes.
    I know what I'm having for lunch today!!!
    Thanks everyone for the great recipes!
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    Quote sugarmouse
    most baked beans are veggie here.at least i think so
    ...but check HP Baked Beans cos I don't think they are vegan (some dairy in) but this may have changed

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    I love red kidney bean filled buerittos with lots o' spice, yummo

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    Quote maya
    Beans! My favorite. I am a black bean freak.
    Here is one of my favorite soup recipes. It is very easy to make.
    Looks good Maya, I'll be trying that one out next week I think
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    Just had it, put 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast in at the end for extra zing, turned out nice. Thanks for the recipe!
    I bet Yoda was a vegan

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    I have a can of kidney beans. Anything fun I can do it with it except for chili (which I don't like)?
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    Default Re: Beans, beans, the magickal fruit....

    You can make a burrito, or you can make a mexican salad (greens, beans, and other veggies) and put it in a taco shell...
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    Yum! Thanks!
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    You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
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    Default Re: Beans, beans, the magickal fruit....

    I'd be more tempted to make a curry with them, but I just prefer curries An Indian place near me does a fantastic kidney bean curry!
    I bet Yoda was a vegan

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    I don't know how to make curry. In fact, I never had curry before!
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    Default Re: Beans, beans, the magickal fruit....

    Quote Tigerlily
    I don't know how to make curry. In fact, I never had curry before!
    You're really missing out! Something easy to start with is something like dahl, then you can move on to fancier stuff if you like the taste. Don't forget the coriander!
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    Default Re: Beans, beans, the magickal fruit....

    yeah get a recipe and have a go it's easy and it's tasty. There are alll different types of curries from different countries. Thai curries are incredibly yummy.

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    My boyfriend's family is Sri Lankan, all his mom makes is curry. I'll be moving in soon, so I'm sure I can wait. Plus, it will authentic curry too. My boyfriend laughs at all the online recipes and calles them "whitie-fied" curries, ha.
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    Some have other influences in them, but I'm sure you can find authentic ones online, Manish has certainly posted plenty
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    Nah, he'll make fun of me till no end. I'll just wait until I try his mom's cooking.
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    I have a pack of aduki beans and cannot think of anything to do with them. Does anyone have any interesting recipes they could share?

    Thanks!!

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    Default Re: Ideas for aduki beans?

    You could make a garlicky bean dip. Or some chilli. Sprout them? (check if they're okay for sprouting though, I know you can't sprout kidney beans).
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    Default Re: Ideas for aduki beans?

    Are they the pre-cooked frozen ones?

    I've only tried them in one thing so far - a cottage pie kind of thing. I made it from crushed mixed nuts, mushrooms, carrot, aduki beans, and onions. Seasoned with sage and basil.

    According to the bag you can just use them wherever you would use mince.
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    I just add them to stir fries and quinoa or put them withhummus!nothin exiting i am afraid.i am certain they are meant to be mega good for you!LOl

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    Thanks guys/gals,

    They are dried, not pre-cooked. I actually have some Quinoa in, which I have had for a while but not got round to using. The dip sounds good too.

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    Default Re: Ideas for aduki beans?

    In one of my vegan cookbooks there was a recipe for an aduki bean crumble. Unfortunately I have no idea which cookbook & they are all in my parents loft at the moment.

    It was basically aduki beans, a tin of tomatoes, various veg & seasoning, topped with a crumble topping which I think was just vegan marg mixed with breadcrumbs & some herbs. Then it goes in the oven for...a while!

    Sorry to be vague! But it was very nice when I made it. Guess you could also add vegan cheese or nutritional yeast or something to the topping & it's a recipe that could easily be varied.

    Good luck with the aduki beans!

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    i made burgers with them once aswell if u like ill try remember the recipe i used.i think i basically mixed cooked aduki beans,grated carrot,stock,oil and rice...until they formed a substance whcihcould be formed into burger shaped things!

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    Default Re: Ideas for aduki beans?

    I had some last night just cooked in the slow cooker all day with an organic vegan boullion. They were really good alone.

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    Default Re: Ideas for aduki beans?

    Great idea for a thread! I have a packet of them sitting in the cupborad too, and have had no idea what to do with them.

    Let me know what you decided to do with yours VeganJohn, and if it worked out ok.

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    Default Re: Ideas for aduki beans?

    I have them frozen and pre-cooked, so bear that in mind...
    Cook mushrooms, peppers, aduki beans and peas in vegetable stock until cooked. Add some tinned tomato, parsley, mushroom seasoning and uncooked cous-cous and simmer until the cous-cous soaks up all the liquid and is cooked (you might need to add more liquid cos the cous-cous sucks it up)
    Serve with flatbread and salad.

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