Beans

[smarison]

Ok my book should be her on Wednesday sooo excited. I am wondering though can I have any type of beans, chick peas ect. Thanks Susan

[Veganforlife]

Congrads on purchasing Alissa's book! YAY YOU!
Yes, provided they are sprouted. Do a bean search and see on here what you come up with. I don't think a lot of folks (me included) eat a lot of beans as they are harder to digest (IMHO). But there's some recipes floating around here.

[jeannieh99]

Congrads on purchasing Alissa's book! YAY YOU!
Yes, provided they are sprouted. Do a bean search and see on here what you come up with. I don't think a lot of folks (me included) eat a lot of beans as they are harder to digest (IMHO). But there's some recipes floating around here.


Question:
Why do they have to be sprouted? I soaked some chick peas over night....they were very soft. I made some humus. It was very delish. Tasted like the cooked version once I had added the tahini and the lemon and garlic. Went great with cut up veggies.
Jeannie

[smarison]

Thanks for the info I will investigate some more. Thanks

[Veganforlife]

Question:
Why do they have to be sprouted? I soaked some chick peas over night....they were very soft. I made some humus. It was very delish. Tasted like the cooked version once I had added the tahini and the lemon and garlic. Went great with cut up veggies.
Jeannie

Hey Jeannie - sprouting is just a term. For chickpeas overnight can be okay. Sprouting doesn't always mean obtaining the "tail". For instance, we sprout nuts, but they don't get a tail. Hope this helps...

[RawVee]

Question:
Why do they have to be sprouted? I soaked some chick peas over night....they were very soft. I made some humus. It was very delish. Tasted like the cooked version once I had added the tahini and the lemon and garlic. Went great with cut up veggies.
Jeannie

Jeannie,

The purpose of soaking and sprouting is to make the nuts, sprouts and seeds easier to digest. A lot of them have enzyme inhibitors, which are released upon soaking and sprouting. Alissa's book has great info about it!

[jeannieh99]

Jeannie,

The purpose of soaking and sprouting is to make the nuts, sprouts and seeds easier to digest. A lot of them have enzyme inhibitors, which are released upon soaking and sprouting. Alissa's book has great info about it!

Thanks guys! yes, it is helpful. I thought sprouting meant making like bean sprouts out of them. I thought "soaking" was just that.....soaking til soft.
I really enjoy the chick peas soaked. I've actually made several snacks out of them. It will be awhile til I can afford to get the book so I appreciate the info.;)
Jeannie