Straightforward No-Soak Dried Beans
Straightforward No-Soak Dried Beans deliver tender, creamy interiors with skins that hold together, thanks to a steady stovetop-to-oven method. Lightly seasoned, they’re versatile enough for soups, tacos, salads, or sides, and ideal for prepping ahead. Serve them on busy weeknights or batch-cook for the week to anchor hearty, comforting meals.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Straightforward No-Soak Dried Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 71 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 87
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 67
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven to preheat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 2
In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over high heat, bring cold water to a boil. Add the beans and salt, return to a simmer, and cover.
- 3
Bake the beans in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour and 10 minutes, checking after 30 minutes to make sure they are still covered with water; if needed, add just enough water to cover.
- Calories 231.49 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 13.66 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 41.98 g 15%
- Total Fat 1.93 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.12 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 19.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 20.72 g Good Source 74%
- Total Sugars 7.58 g --
- Added Sugars 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 48.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 8.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.25 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Straightforward No Soak Dried Beans is made with 3 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Beans, Sea Salt, and Water. Each serving provides about 231.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Straightforward No-Soak Dried Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Beans, Sea Salt, Water. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Straightforward No-Soak Dried Beans?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 231.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Straightforward No-Soak Dried Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Straightforward No-Soak Dried Beans healthy?
- Straightforward No-Soak Dried Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 69/100. Per serving, it provides 231.49 calories and 13.66 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 7.44 g (15% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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