Ozgirl > wrote:


: "Janet" > wrote in message
: ...
: > W. Baker wrote:
: >> Janet > wrote:
: >>> I made turkey chili yesterday and used two cans of the soy beans. We
: >>> had it for dinner last night--so far, no ill effects for either of
: >>> us. Perhaps our fiber consumption is already high enough to provide
: >>> the necessary "prep." While not as good as black beans, they did
: >>> provide a bean element in the chili and if they keep my BG down it
: >>> will be a great substitute. Unfortunately I failed to test after
: >>> dinner to see how they worked for me in terms of BG. I'll have to do
: >>> it next time. (I made a big batch!)
: >>
: >> I guess you used the canned beans. I often use the dried one in
: >> soup,
: >> etc. I find that they need longer cooking than many other beans and
: >> they have a firmer texture even afer long cooking. Not a bad one,
: >> just less pastey if "overcooked."
: >>
: >> Wendy
: >
: > Yes--I haven't found the dried ones yet.

: Health food stores and supermarkets have them here. I use to slow cook
: mine all day so I could mash them to make croquettes or a base for a
: sandwich.

Somehow a squashed bean salad doesn't hit me as a treat:-) what did you
flavor this with, as the beans, alone, are pretty dull.

Wendy