tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post5974872193015789390..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: Sprouted beansAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-65060130376640009382012-02-24T17:49:56.474-08:002012-02-24T17:49:56.474-08:00Ashlae,
I soaked and cooked twice this week, and f...Ashlae,<br />I soaked and cooked twice this week, and froze some of the beans for later. But that may be it for the year. I'm lazy, too. Last night I made soup with the sprouted beans and it was so easy and fast. I don't know about drying your own sprouted beans — you could try it.<br /><br />Here's a really weird but so, so interesting recipe for sprouted garbanzo cheese that you should try. http://cookeasyvegan.blogspot.com/2008/06/garbanzo-cheese.htmlAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-64374867759993643132012-02-23T22:52:30.438-08:002012-02-23T22:52:30.438-08:00I knooooow. But sometimes I'm azy. And at home...I knooooow. But sometimes I'm azy. And at home sprouted beans hardly have a shelf life. Maybe I'll sprout, then dry?Ashlaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425803414896071842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-29488641005535861942012-02-22T12:32:07.738-08:002012-02-22T12:32:07.738-08:00GiGi
Hardy har har har. Maybe I'll just preten...GiGi<br />Hardy har har har. Maybe I'll just pretend I was #30 to protect my self esteem.<br /><br />I remember the dates — we both eat those from the tub. (Not the SAME tub, anyone who may be reading. Sheesh.) <br /><br />Yes, the loss of images. I was hot on the replacement trail for a while but when I got to 2009, I kind of lost steam. I hope to get those back before summer. Or winter.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-40546988751531225562012-02-21T21:22:07.127-08:002012-02-21T21:22:07.127-08:00First off in my book you'll always be number 3...First off in my book you'll always be number 30! (I mean number 1) I actually tried to vote and the site rejected me, but I'm used to that. (kidding aside I really did try to vote)<br />I am a Cosco member for business baking needs and personal dates. Dates I eat from the tub. (crap, you know what I mean) <br />Anyway, big stinkeroo on the image loss! And this looks mighty delicious, with soy curls no less!GiGihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453992304052489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-54271216336506510892012-02-21T19:55:23.207-08:002012-02-21T19:55:23.207-08:00Zoa,
OMG, no! I'm not sure I want to find an 1...Zoa,<br />OMG, no! I'm not sure I want to find an 11-pound box of vegan chocolate chips. It's not where the other chips are so I'm not sure where to look, and it's possible our store doesn't carry them. I didn't realize there were so many regional differences among the Costco stores, but from reading the comments I gather different areas have different products. I'll probably look for them next time I'm there. Tsk. <br /><br />Joy,<br />I love going there and we have two! It's about a 20 minute car ride on the Interstate or I'd probably be there more often.<br /><br />Ashlae,<br />You should just sprout your own. It's really not that hard, and it's much cheaper. See my answer to your first comment.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-56867523920424797992012-02-21T19:48:01.731-08:002012-02-21T19:48:01.731-08:00Cara,
I hope you can find the beans at your Costco...Cara,<br />I hope you can find the beans at your Costco. Apparently not all stores have them. On the truRoots Web page there's a store finder, but I think they were a lot less expensive at Costco. Next time I go I'm going to check the price.<br /><br />Blessedmama, So you forgive me?<br /><br />Hannah,<br />Buying too much is a downside, but I think we have it under control now. I especially appreciate Costco when we have a lot of people coming for dinner and I need to buy a larger quantity.<br /><br />Cathy,<br />Why, thank you. We really like the bean mix, and I plan to try it in different recipes.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-13255878484606781122012-02-21T19:30:02.332-08:002012-02-21T19:30:02.332-08:00Bad news - couldn't find the beans at Costco. ...Bad news - couldn't find the beans at Costco. Let's hope I can find them on Amazon :)Ashlaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425803414896071842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-88566435712252132362012-02-21T13:01:18.226-08:002012-02-21T13:01:18.226-08:00I love Costco but we don't have one close to o...I love Costco but we don't have one close to our rural city. I only wish.Joy Juicerhttp://www.healthykitchenplus.com/organicgardeningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-64993289938590368212012-02-21T11:29:54.314-08:002012-02-21T11:29:54.314-08:00Ah, Andrea, you have to look for the 11-pound *box...Ah, Andrea, you have to look for the 11-pound *box* of Kirkland chocolate chips. They only come in an 11-pound box and they *are* vegan. Now aren't you sorry you know that?<br /><br />Costco. Man, I love it there. Since I don't have a car, it's always a kind of piggyback trip with one of my kind relatives. Luckily for me. Or not, as I always feel dangerously pressured to stock up. I'll watch out for those sprouted beans; they sound great, and your casserole looks wonderful, gooey and crunchy all at the same time!Zoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557356294473311104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-75397904008937303882012-02-20T19:51:52.538-08:002012-02-20T19:51:52.538-08:00Wow! This is so yummy, but expensive, eh. But I th...Wow! This is so yummy, but expensive, eh. But I think these beans are worth their price. btw, congratulations for the honor of being in the Circle of Mom's top 31, eh.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Cathy@<a href="http://peny113.blogspot.com/2012/02/foods-that-are-not-good-for-your-heart.html" rel="nofollow">Foods that are not Good for Your Heart</a>CatCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093641874827203022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-36760281178068370172012-02-20T17:52:05.552-08:002012-02-20T17:52:05.552-08:00Ah, the joys of buying in bulk... Those sprouted b...Ah, the joys of buying in bulk... Those sprouted beans are really an awesome find! Makes me want to reconsider a membership the local BJ's, since we don't have Costco nearby, sadly. However, I have a sneaking suspicion that I'd just use it as an excuse to buy much more food than we really need...Hannahhttp://www.bittersweetblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-85850367240673427512012-02-20T16:03:24.550-08:002012-02-20T16:03:24.550-08:00Well, thankfully for you, I'm such a forgiving...Well, thankfully for you, I'm such a forgiving soul!blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-55418019187735018222012-02-20T09:51:15.110-08:002012-02-20T09:51:15.110-08:00I am SO happy that you posting about sprouted bean...I am SO happy that you posting about sprouted beans!! I have been reading a lot about sprouting and seeing that I love {obesssed} with beans, I knew that I should be trying this. BUT finding out that someone has already done the sprouting work for me??? *just left for CostCo*Carahttp://www.forkandbeans.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-4760333401015427092012-02-20T09:21:41.938-08:002012-02-20T09:21:41.938-08:00Matt,
Yes, it reduces excess packaging. I'd pr...Matt,<br />Yes, it reduces excess packaging. I'd probably buy the chips, too, if I could find vegan ones in a large bag, but it would definitely be excessive since I don't bake often. I make ice cream, though, and I like chocolate chips in my frozen desserts.<br /><br />blessedmama,<br />I've never seen anyone but me pick up those beans. I hope they keep carrying them.<br /><br />I just thought you were deleting my comments because you were mad at me. :DAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-64034382098694926302012-02-20T09:01:19.679-08:002012-02-20T09:01:19.679-08:00We are Costco members, too, but mine doesn't c...We are Costco members, too, but mine doesn't carry those sprouted beans. Seattle must be deemed more sprouted bean favorable than Sacto. That dish is so inspired! Love it. Kind of nacho-y. <br /><br />Sorry about the comment leaving frustrations. I hope that doesn't deter you from still relentlessly trying to comment on my intoxicating posts. :-) I'd miss you.blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-82386922945016928402012-02-19T22:37:55.761-08:002012-02-19T22:37:55.761-08:00Hmm.
On the bright side, at least you don't *...Hmm.<br /><br />On the bright side, at least you don't *need* to buy multiple containers of things?? I suppose that means things can spoil quickly.<br /><br />I buy my choc chips in 2.5kg bags!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943551456855944061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-47260598338083161992012-02-18T11:19:23.480-08:002012-02-18T11:19:23.480-08:00It's not hard to sprout beans as long as you r...It's not hard to sprout beans as long as you remember to rinse them once or twice a day. Soak them for 24 hours, rinse and drain, and place in a glass jar or ceramic bowl. Cover loosely with cheesecloth. Rinse and drain morning and night. They should sprout in one or two days. Fresh beans work best. (Fresh meaning fresh, dried beans as opposed to 5-year-old dried beans.) Or, buy sprouted beans from truRoots. They sell smaller quantities of lentils, mung beans, quinoa and rice. <br /><br />You can buy mesh lids that fit mason jars and allow you to rinse the beans right in the jar. <br /><br />I just soaked chickpeas, and they looked like they were beginning to sprout after eight hours. I wasn't trying to sprout them so I cooked them in my slow cooker overnight.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-56528460397214973252012-02-18T06:03:11.292-08:002012-02-18T06:03:11.292-08:00Not going to lie, when I saw the title I was so ho...Not going to lie, when I saw the title I was so hoping you were going to do a Bean Sprouting 101 post, because I can't eat beans without them being sprouted. And I really need to find a reliable resource to figure out how to do it. Anyway, I'm stoked you found sprouted beans at Costco - I'm a member and am making a trip Monday. Fingers crossed the Denver location has these. I've really, really, really missed eating beans.Ashlaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425803414896071842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-89841356433234508052012-02-17T16:27:37.522-08:002012-02-17T16:27:37.522-08:00Jenny!
Things must be really exciting at your hous...Jenny!<br />Things must be really exciting at your house these days. I hope you'll do a post soon and catch everyone up.<br /><br />I've never seen the sprouted rice or the separate bags of beans, which I'd prefer instead of the combo. It's amazing how quickly they cook.<br /><br />Courtney,<br />I thought all Costco stores were the same, but I guess not. I really meant to use black beans in the casserole but I didn't get around to soaking and cooking them, so I used the sprouted beans. They were really good!<br /><br />Thanks for you vote Courtney!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-88676633747805806132012-02-17T15:08:39.751-08:002012-02-17T15:08:39.751-08:00PS--I voted for you...You deserved to be in the to...PS--I voted for you...You deserved to be in the top 25 too :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-38382470893245045322012-02-17T15:07:25.074-08:002012-02-17T15:07:25.074-08:00Your nacho casserole bake looks fabulous. Fabulou...Your nacho casserole bake looks fabulous. Fabulous! Darn Costco and their regional differences...they don't have those in the Costcos around me. The sprouted beans look like such a great find!<br /><br />CourtneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-16676740309417502972012-02-17T14:37:46.440-08:002012-02-17T14:37:46.440-08:00That sort of casserole DOES interest me! Yum. I bu...That sort of casserole DOES interest me! Yum. I buy the truroots sprouted lentils, rice, etc. - haven't seen the beans so good to know they have those. <br /><br />Wow, how did you delete your photos. Sounds terrible. <br /><br />Sorry I've been away so long!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320336368732794711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-37202216484481683912012-02-17T09:55:46.864-08:002012-02-17T09:55:46.864-08:00Chow vegan,
I don't really remember what we pa...Chow vegan,<br />I don't really remember what we paid for the beans and I haven't seen them locally, so I don't know how the Costco price compares, but most (not all) foods seem cheaper at Costco, provided we eat them and not compost them. We're very careful to buy what we'll eat. We go through the tubs of baby bok choy and $3.99 organic mix, no problem.<br /><br />Jacqueline,<br />I know. Sob, sob. I did a post about what happened and I can't bear to repeat it. :(<br /><br />Abby,<br />Shopping at Costco for one person would be a hazard; we have two people and have to be very careful. Some weeks we eat a LOT of bok choy and mushrooms. My husband loves the Dr. Praeger's vegan burgers so we usually have a case in the freezer, and I might eat one or two from the case. We also never run out of toilet paper.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-30829762278764807662012-02-17T06:54:32.575-08:002012-02-17T06:54:32.575-08:00Costco is so dangerous for me; they're the mai...Costco is so dangerous for me; they're the main reason I find myself with so many leftovers. One person does not need Costco-sized bags of asparagus, brussel sprouts, bell peppers, bok choy, and sugar snap peas all at once...but I fail to learn my lesson. <br /><br />Also got some really great vegan burgers (not Boca) there a couple of weeks ago.<br /><br />Oh, and I too have the pignolis but they are used solely for cookies (I use almonds for my pesto).Abby Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060920122127099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-3159669993019571102012-02-17T01:59:20.928-08:002012-02-17T01:59:20.928-08:00Oh no, all your images! Poor you. What happened An...Oh no, all your images! Poor you. What happened Andrea?<br /><br />That does look like a good mix and I do like what you did with them :)Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.com