How to Cook Beans & How to Get Rid of Gas in Beans

Reducing Gas in Beans, Low Calorie Bean Recipes

Beans are one of the healthiest choices of foods for dieters.  Beans are rich in necessary nutrients and have the ability to curb appetite so that the dieter will still feel full hours after they have eaten.

One serving of beans (mature seeds) is generally 1/2 cup. One serving of most beans contains about 90 to 130 calories per serving.

When cooked using the stove-top and boiling method with minimal salt added, beans may taste bland. A strip of lean bacon can increase the flavor while not adding an excessive amount of fat and calories.

When my parents cooked beans they added salt pork to the pot then removed it at the end. This will of course add more calories and fat grams to the cooked beans.

And now for a few great bean tips, including how to get rid of gas in beans:

How to Cook Beans & Remove Unwanted Gas

One-half a pound of dried beans equals about 1 cup. One cup of cooked beans will produce a little over double the amount of beans when fully cooked.

Measure out the amount of beans that you'll need based on servings - or start with a small bag of beans, a large pot, a large spoon for stirring and a strip or two of lean bacon. You can add salt to the beans after they are cooked.

Begin by soaking beans in cool water until they double in size and be sure to change the water frequently to diminish gas.

Beans should be fully cooked in order to cut down on gas-power.

Beano and other over the counter gas fighters might be of great help to those dieting individuals who get a gas over beans.

Low Calorie Recipes for Beans

Serving Suggestions for Beans: corn muffins, cornbread, whole grain bread spread with low fat margarine, pan-roasted meats such as lean beef, chicken or pork. Beans also go well with roasted potatoes and carrots.

Don't toss out those leftover beans. Mash them after draining and add Mexican spices such as chili powder and cumin. Spread onto flat corn shells, top with shredded low fat cheese and add chopped lettuce and tomato. Serve with salsa. Or leave the beans whole; add spices and serve the beans in place of meat in tacos and other meat-based recipes.

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