Store them dry in a dark, cool place,
ideally in glass containers, and they will
last for up to six months.
- DISCARDING SPOILED LEGUMES. It
doesn’t happen often, but you can get a
bad batch of legumes. Because you are
working with very fresh and perishable
whole foods, insects can contaminate
them. This has happened to me only
once, but you’ll notice that the beans or
lentils at the bottom of your container
will look eaten away and powdered. If
you notice anything like this, let the shop
where you purchased them know
immediately, and get rid of them.
SOAKING OR NOT SOAKING? This is
the million-dollar question. Many say
