When I subscribed to Santa Fe beans, I expected pre-seasoned, quick beans that would make a fast meal. When they said "instant" I really thought they'd be instant. Nope. The processing removes all the flavor. Plus, you still have to cook them for 20 minutes or longer. You pay a whole lot of money for the processing and packaging. Save yourself a lot of money, and get much more flavorful beans, by buying bags of raw dry beans and cooking them yourself. Soak in water overnight, drain, put in a pot with fresh water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours. It will take a little longer, but the beans will taste much better and will cost a whole lot less. Plus, you'll know how much salt or seasoning is in them because you add it yourself. I planted some of my raw beans and now don't even buy them any more....I just grow a bunch every summer. And I cancelled my Santa Fe subscription.
When I subscribed to Santa Fe beans, I expected pre-seasoned, quick beans that would make a fast meal. When they said "instant" I really thought they'd be instant. Nope. The processing removes all the flavor. Plus, you still have to cook them for 20 minutes or longer. You pay a whole lot of money for the processing and packaging. Save yourself a lot of money, and get much more flavorful beans, by buying bags of raw dry beans and cooking them yourself. Soak in water overnight, drain, put in a pot with fresh water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours. It will take a little longer, but the beans will taste much better and will cost a whole lot less. Plus, you'll know how much salt or seasoning is in them because you add it yourself. I planted some of my raw beans and now don't even buy them any more.... I just grow a bunch every summer. And I cancelled my Santa Fe subscription.