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Default Newbie - cook beans and rice, then freeze

On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:11:53 -0700, Dot Net Developer
> wrote:

>Might try this -
>
>Put mixed beans, lentils, split peas and rice (super pulse mix!) into
>slow cooker.
>Once cooked and cooled off, put portions inside foil, then into
>freezer.
>
>To eat pulse mix portion, what should I do? Options could be -
>
>Defrost portion or cook from frozen?
>Microwave or steam portion?
>How about oven cook portion?
>
>If oven cooked, the foil wrap could be useful. Would adding a dash of
>(olive) oil help?
>
>Thanks for any advice, regards, Robert.




A FoodSaver & a microwave are good. Just make portion sized bags,
fill with your stuff(leave enough room for sealing), freeze just long
enough to solidify the mix, & vacuum seal. Voile! Leftovers