Let’s get real—who has the time or energy to cook with dried beans? You do! Let me explain: I was once like you and scoffed at the idea of soaking beans overnight and cooking them the next day. Why ...

Beans are an incredibly easy ingredient to cook, and the perfect base or accompaniment for many dishes like soup, chili, tacos, rice, salad, dips and more. They’re nutritious, chock-full of protein ...

Beans are delicious when cooked from scratch, but the process can be frustrating. When cooking them on the stovetop, you need to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t boil over or stick to ...

InstructionsSort through the beans to pick out any random stones or sticks among them, then rinse and drain the beans. In a large bowl or pot, dissolve 3 tablespoons of the salt in 4 quarts of water.

A can of beans can be a quick and cheap way to make a meal more nutritious. Try some of these recipes with the canned beans ...

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