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Members of the legume family include beans, peas and lentils; & are available fresh, dried or canned. Some dried legumes require soaking to soften and reduce cooking time. Simply add 1 cup legumes to 3 cups water and soak overnight. One cup will expand to 2-2 ½ cups cooked. Alternatively, add hot water to legumes in a saucepan, boil, then remove from the heat and cover 2 hours. Legumes will absorb water faster if soaked in hot water. If using canned beans, rinse them thoroughly under running water. This removes the brine or salt solution which keeps legumes fresh, and also helps to reduce the salt content.

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