Comments on: Slow Cooker Beans for the Freezer aka Refried Beans without the Refry http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry Everyday Food for Busy People Thu, 23 May 2013 13:32:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: kathleen http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-43920 kathleen Wed, 01 May 2013 16:31:30 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-43920 thanks for this recipe, i will definitely be making this week as we eat a lot of bean dishes. another very good reason to soak the beans is it makes the person who consumes the beans less gassy! unsoaked beans leads to some very unpleasant consquences . . .

]]> By: What’s for dinner? Week 2. | Imperfect Perfection http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-40746 What’s for dinner? Week 2. | Imperfect Perfection Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:16:44 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-40746 [...] Burrito Seasoning. Serve in warm tortillas with shredded cheese and sour cream. I also pre-make my black beans and freeze them in serving size [...]

]]> By: Tiffany http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-23916 Tiffany Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:00:08 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-23916 That chocolate spread sounds amazing!

]]> By: Bernadene Whitten http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-23900 Bernadene Whitten Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:18:43 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-23900 I regularly cook beans to have on hand, but I cook them au naturale so they can be combined with any meal. I throw them in soups, salads, casseroles, tacos, enchiladas, and I even use them in desserts! I usually use my chickpeas for my hummus but once we found this spread, well lets just say I haven’t been smelling like garlic lately.

Chocolate Chickpea Spread

1 15-Ounce Can Chickpeas 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar 1 Teaspoon Instant Coffee Powder 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 2 – 4 Tablespoons Water

As with all hummus, this spread couldn’t be easier; Just throw everything but the water into your food processor or blender, and thoroughly puree, scraping down the sides of the bowl to get everything incorporated as needed. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the water, until you reach your desired consistency. Spread at will!

Makes about 2 Cups
From http://www.bittersweetblog.wordpress.com

]]> By: Crockpot Ham & Beans | Wisdom Comes Suddenly http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-20943 Crockpot Ham & Beans | Wisdom Comes Suddenly Wed, 16 May 2012 14:49:41 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-20943 [...] modified this recipe from one I found for summertime crock pot meals.  You can find the original here.  I made some changes to make it a bit more kid-friendly and suited to our [...]

]]> By: Bethany http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-20695 Bethany Sat, 05 May 2012 14:49:31 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-20695 We do frozen breasts and unsoaked beans all the time, so I guess I’m more of a risk taker than I thought. :) It’s good to know, though, that there are potential risks with beans. Learn something new every day!

]]> By: Tiffany http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-20691 Tiffany Sat, 05 May 2012 12:22:04 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-20691 Bethany, I think this is like cooking with frozen chicken in the slow cooker. Some say never do it. I do it all the time (boneless chicken) with no problem. I think it’s a small risk. If someone has a very sensitive person in their family with health issues or their crockpot doesn’t cook hot at all, they might not want to do either of these things. As for me, I’ll probably keep on with my risky behavior ;)

]]> By: Bethany http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-20685 Bethany Sat, 05 May 2012 06:04:04 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-20685 I’ve never heard about bean toxins. I only use this recipe for pintos and blacks, but I’ve been making a batch every week or two for years and years without a problem. Hmmmm …..

]]> By: Liz http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-20681 Liz Fri, 04 May 2012 20:47:58 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-20681 Kidney beans have the most toxins, but other dry beans have them as well. The only ones that are safe to cook without soaking are split peas and lentils. I would haaaate to hear that someone got really sick (or worse) after making this (YUMMY) dish :P

]]> By: Tiffany http://eatathomecooks.com/2012/05/slow-cooker-beans-for-the-freezer-aka-refried-beans-without-the-refry.html#comment-20680 Tiffany Fri, 04 May 2012 20:25:04 +0000 http://eatathomecooks.com/?p=6791#comment-20680 Liz, thanks for the info. I did know that kidney beans have that strange toxin thing. I didn’t know it about other beans. I’ll add a note to the recipe.

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