Nuts, Beans, and Seeds Intro
Nuts, Beans, and Seeds Intro
Nuts, Beans, and Seeds Intro
Today
1. 3 reasons why you need to eat NBS. 2. Weight Loss Tip. Why, How, What. 3. Lets get ready to rumble! (Know how to prepare, cook, & store NBS.)
4. Sample recipes
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Soaking technique
Traditional soaking method
Add 6 cups of cold water for each pound Soak them overnight
Cooking tips
Rinse well and change the soaking water No roasted, No toasted, No salted Dont add baking soda Try not to cook with acid foods until they are nearly tender
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Storage technique
Dry beans = tightly covered container in a dry place Cooked beans = covered and refrigerated up to 4 to 5 days Cooked beans = frozen in covered containers up to 6 months
Dehydration Technique
Especially for nuts and seeds After soaking, dehydrate at 105 degree Store in the refrigerator or freezer until needed.
HUMMUS DIP
16 oz can garbanzo beans 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic teaspoon ground cumin Place all ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add distilled water until desired dipping consistency is reached.
ALMOND/NUT MILKS
1 cup of almond/nuts 2 cups of distilled water Soak 1 cup of almond/cashews overnight then drain. Take almond/nuts and blend with two cups of water and strain. You can add organic cane juice or vanilla essence.
Reference
Geil, Patti (1996). Magic Beans: 150 Delicious Recipes Featuring. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Dr. Akis mothers and grandmothers recipes