Guest guest Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 There is no sub for Swedish brown beans even though they say you can sub with pinto beans, etc. The Swedish brown bean is hard to find and it has a white interior and rich brown exterior and the flavor is very unique. That is the only bean I've come across that just can't be subbed. I usually have to buy them online since the Scandinavian store closed down. Amy what about kidney beans? They are always so sweet in the can since they add sugar, but I've cooked dried ones and they remind me of pink beans or even pinto when seasoned. Donna Amy <sandpiperhiker wrote: A chipotle is a smoked jalapeno! :-) Cranberry beans are a dry bean, like pinto, anasazi etc. This site has a picture (of lots of beans; scroll down for the cranberry): http://www.foodsubs.com/Beans.html It suggests the following when substituting: fresh cranberry bean OR tongues of fire beans (very similar) OR cannellini bean OR Great Northern bean OR pinto bean OR chili bean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 > There is no sub for Swedish brown beans even though they say you can > sub with pinto beans, etc. The Swedish brown bean is hard to find > and it has a white interior and rich brown exterior and the flavor > is very unique. That is the only bean I've come across that just > can't be subbed. I usually have to buy them online since the > Scandinavian store closed down. They probably just mean the subs would work, not that they'd taste the same. > Amy what about kidney beans? They are always so sweet in the can > since they add sugar, but I've cooked dried ones and they remind me > of pink beans or even pinto when seasoned. Donna I saw that and thought " what do you mean they add sugar to beans?? " and immediately ran over to my pantry... sure enough the kidney beans have sugar! :-( How silly is that?! I use the cans as " emergency stock " for quick dinners, but now I will definitely have to start reading labels more closely. I usually cook up " small red beans " (from the dry bean bagged aisle) instead of kidney beans; I like them better too. I haven't checked for them here yet, but am going to the grocery store today, so hopefully they have them. Plus, I think small red beans are the " wonder bean " of the antioxidant lists... http://www.vegparadise.com/news45.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 I made the hummus with canned kidney beans and rinsed them but the sugar had taken it's toll. Way too sweet. Why are those in sugar anyway? When you cook them from scratch they taste so much better. Ikea sells or used to not sure now, the dried brown Swedish beans. They are wonderful. if you find them I will give you the recipe to cook. It doesn't work on any other bean but these. Amy <sandpiperhiker wrote: > Amy what about kidney beans? They are always so sweet in the can > since they add sugar, but I've cooked dried ones and they remind me > of pink beans or even pinto when seasoned. Donna I saw that and thought " what do you mean they add sugar to beans?? " and immediately ran over to my pantry... sure enough the kidney beans have sugar! :-( How silly is that?! I use the cans as " emergency stock " for quick dinners, but now I will definitely have to start reading labels more closely. Visit your group " " on the web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 > I made the hummus with canned kidney beans and rinsed them but the > sugar had taken it's toll. Way too sweet. Why are those in sugar > anyway? I don't know!!! I will not buy them again if I can't find a brand without it. > When you cook them from scratch they taste so much better. Totally agree with this. I love to soak the beans overnight, then pop them in a crockpot in the morning; I come home to perfect beans. When I lack planning (oh, maybe 75% of the time!! But I'm working on that), I cook them in the pressure cooker and they still come out nearly perfect. > Ikea sells or used to not sure now, the dried brown Swedish beans. > They are wonderful. if you find them I will give you the recipe to > cook. It doesn't work on any other bean but these. The Ikea here is only a mile or two from my apt. I will look for the brown beans!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 You let me know and I'll post the recipe for you. It's really wonderful. Amy <sandpiperhiker wrote: The Ikea here is only a mile or two from my apt. I will look for the brown beans!! " I guarantee you, this place will blow your mind. " Source: Norman Whitfield Psychedelic Shack Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 > You let me know and I'll post the recipe for you. It's really > wonderful. They had them, they had them! :-) I got two pounds. Post away, please, and maybe I'll make them for Tuesday! Tonight I'm making Portuguese beans & sausage (veg sausage of course); if the recipe is any good I will post it. Mondays are Red beans & rice. *hugs* Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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