Cooking Tips Video: How to Prepare Dried Beans

There are many reasons to use canned beans in a recipe: they are quick, cheap, and can be bought just about anywhere. But, have you thought about the advantages of using dried beans that you cook yourself? They are more flavorful, fresher, have no additives, and are even cheaper and easier to keep on hand at home. Watch this video to find out what you need to know about how to prepare dried beans - it's easier than you might think. You can also easily substitute an equivalent amount of fresh prepared beans in any recipe that calls for canned beans.

VIDEO link: How to Prepare Dried Beans
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