Soaking dried beans isn’t always necessary, since it saves little cooking time and can even diminish flavor in some varieties like black beans. Instead of soaking, a quick five- to 10-minute boil ...

Some people dismiss using dried beans in their recipes because they seem like too much trouble compared to the canned varieties even though they are much cheaper. However, I use dried beans all the ...

You don't always have to soak dried beans (that's not just us saying it, but the good folks at Camellia Beans), but if you have old beans or want to cut down on the cooking time, you might opt for ...

There are few things as comforting (and economical) as a big pot of beans. The entire process of slowly simmering legumes on the stovetop, from adding your seasonings to enjoying them warm from the ...

Packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, they are also quite low in fat. They are known as “nutrient dense” foods, meaning they provide a lot of nutrition per calorie.