Beans are really easy to prepare. If you want to make them from scratch, all you need to do is soak them for 8-12 hours in fresh water. After rinsing them, place them in a pot of water (usually 3 parts water to 1 part beans will do), bring them to a boil and then down to a simmer. Most beans take about 1 to 1-1/2 hours to cook.
If you're running low on time, you can also opt for canned beans. Look for ones that don't include much other added ingredients (like salt) and try to find ones that come in BPA-free cans.
Lentils need to be soaked for an hour in water. After rinsing them place them in a pot of water about a nuckle above the lentils, bring them to a boil and then simmer adding other ingredients about 1/2 hour into cooking. Should take 1 hour total cook time.BuckWheaties
What You Need:
Dehydrator (can get online, Excalibur is a good brand, get the larger size, has teflon sheets), set; 110-115 F Large Ceramic bowls
4 small colanders (8 in diameter by 3in deep)
Nuts, seeds (organic if possible)
Buckwheat grouts, organic if possible
Purified water
Make three mixes
A) Seed Mix:
mix 1 lb ea: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds (organic if possible)
add to a bowl, add water to cover
soak 2-3 hours, rinse 3 times
dehydrate for 24 hrs
store in a covered, glass jar, in the refrigerator
B) Nut Mix:
Mix 1 lb ea: walnuts, pecans, other nuts as desired: almonds, macadamia (organic if possible)
add to a bowl, add water to cover
soak 2-3 hours, rinse 3 times
dehydrate for 24 hrs
store in a covered, glass jar, in the refrigerator
C) Buckwheat Mix:
Add 1 lb buckwheat grouts to a bowl (organic if possible)
Add water, cover
Soak 3-4 hours,
Transfer to 4 small colanders (about 8 in wide, 3 in deep), buckwheat will be about 1 in thick in each colander
Rinse 3-5X , remove slime
Set in a place where they can drain (for 3-4 days)
Rinse well, 2X/day
Will be ready in about 3 days
When the root is as long as the seed, they are ready
Spread the spouts out onto dehydrator trays (1 colander per tray)
Dehydrate for 24 hrs
Store in a covered glass jar, in the refrig
Enjoy the BuckWheaties anytime: for breakfast, or snack!
Add 1 scoop of each of the mixes to a serving bowl
Add a banana or a half of a banana
Add 2 Tbs ground flax seeds
Add some almond milk (homemade is best) or other liquid (juice)
Optional: add coconut flakes, cinnamon, fresh berries, dried fruit, maple syrup
