Spicy World Lupini Beans Dry Large 2 Pound Bulk Bag (32oz) - High Protein Legume, Vegan, Authentic

Yes, these are quite bitter. But the answer is to prepare them properly. Soak for 24 hrs. Then boil, w/ a change of water mid-boil, for 2.5 hours. Then start soaking. The trick is to change the water frequently, 3, 4, 5, 6 times a day. Even more; let them soak for an hour or 2 then change the water when you pass by the kitchen counter. The more you change the water, the faster the result. Also, make sure the water to bean ratio is high; that is, cover them with lots of water when you soak. Leave 3 or 4 " of water above the beans. Do all this, and you'll sweet beans in 4-5 days.

This package arrived with zero cooking or preparation instructions — and that’s a problem. Lupini beans aren’t like regular beans where you just soak, simmer, and hope for the best. If they’re not prepared correctly, they can cause serious gastric distress, and according to every reputable source I checked, improperly prepared lupini beans can even be toxic. These are not your typical “oops, I ate too many beans” gassy moments. If you’re an athlete or someone who works out, the aftermath can be temporarily debilitating. And even if you’re not an athlete, let’s just say you’ll want the Pepto-Bismol within arm’s reach if you skip the proper prep steps. If you buy these, please do yourself a favor and look up how to safely prepare lupini beans. They can be great — but only if handled correctly. The seller really should include instructions, because without them, this product is a digestive adventure most people don’t want.

I almost didn’t buy these because of some of the reviews mentioning bitterness, but I’m glad I did. The preparation was very simple and the results were excellent. I soaked the lupini beans for 24 hours, then cooked them for about 2 hours. After that, I placed them in a jar with water, stored them in the refrigerator, and changed the water once a day. After 7 days, they were not bitter at all.. just delicious. The beans turned out fresh, tasty, and satisfying. They’re also a very healthy snack and one of the best values I’ve found for the price. I’ll definitely be buying them again.

I’ve seen a lot of baloney about how to prep these, with people thinking this is a 4 or 5 day task. It’s not. It’s two weeks. Read Brami’s instructions on how to do it. Get TWO 120 oz mason jars. After the 10 day process, they will completely fill one of those jars, and you can brine them for 3-5 days. They were large, buttery, and delicious. Very few bad beans in the bag. Thick skin (fiber) meaty kernel (protein) - they were a great canvas to paint a brine flavor on. If you don’t fully commit to the timeline, you will be unhappy. If you do, you won’t go back to store bought premade. The actual amount of work is trivial day to day.

Simple to grow. Directly sown in the garden.

I knew these were bitter. I knew they had to be soaked to get the bitterness out. So I soaked them for five weeks. I changed the water at least once a day. Most days twice. I didn't miss a day. They got just a little bit better, so I decided to try a recipe. They were still so bitter I threw both pans out. I used half the bag the first time. Now I'm soaking the other half. They've been soaking for a week. And they are still bitter. I have no idea how long it's going to take, I'll just say it's the last bag of this brand I'll ever buy. They were, at best... a waste of half my money. Again, I knew they were going to be bitter. But the recipes only call for 10 days soaking. So these are ultra bitter. There is something wrong with them. Even after five weeks, they are so bitter Read the label. They are toxic. They don't make that clear enoubh.

Followed directions from a website and it did take time and patience. It was very easy to reconstitute the beans. Very bitter until day 10 and then , WOW! Delicious! Soaked them in salted water last three days of soaking. Drained the beans and just salted them. Also sprayed some with evoo and Pinch Spice Market popcorn seasoning. That is my favorite way to enjoy these beans. Reminds me of my childhood. Good value.

Heard great things and the benefits of eating lupini beans, so I wanted to try them. After this experience cooking them, I will not buy them again. First, it takes forever to soak them (to remove their inherent bitterness). I soaked these for 5 days, changing out the water twice a day. And I literally cooked them for 2 days (not continually). After the 5 day soak, I decided to finally cook them. Started with cold water, brought them up to a good simmer, and after about 5 hours, they started to get tender (keeping in mind it had already soaked for 5 days). I tasted it after the 5 hour cook time, and it was extremely bitter. I had read that this is common, and I'm also used to eating bitter greens and bittermelon as well, but this took the cake. So I decided to drain all the water, and started the cooking process again like I did the first time, bringing it up from cold water and cooking it out again, hoping to purge some of that bitterness out. I drained the water and added cold water to it, then decided to let it soak for several hours. I basically did this for about 2 days, repeating the cooking process and soaking process several times. Eventually, it finally got to a point where most of the bitterness was purged, but not completely, so I stopped cooking it further. The product resulted in a bean that was creamy, and still slightly bitter, but I don't think the benefits of eating this bean, and the labor I put into it is worth it.