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Topic: Beans

What is a bean?[]

A bean is a common name for large plant seeds used for human food or animal feed of several genera of the family Fabaceae. Beans are one of the longest-cultivated plants. Beans were an important source of protein throughout Old and New World history, and still are today.

Types of Beans[]

There are many different types of beans, but here are twelve of the most popular types of beans.

Tips & Tricks[]

  • Always rinse off canned or dry beans before you use them.
  • Soak dry beans overnight before you use them in a recipe
  • When cooking beans, bring them up to a hard boil for five minutes then simmer for the rest of the cooking time.
  • Only season the beans when they start to become tender.
  • Salt at the very end of cooking.

Bean Recipes[]

Lentil-soup

Soup Recipes

Beans are delicious in meat or vegetarian soups. They add a heartiness and creaminess to the soup. Here are some of our favorite bean soup recipes for the Winter!
Recipes:
Barley Soup, Lentil Soup with Onions, Bacon and Tomatoes, Portuguese Soup


Boston-baked-beans

On their Own

Beans can be great all on their own! Here are some recipes that feature beans as the main dish.
Recipes:
Basic Crockpot Beans, Baked Beans Vegetarian-style, Lazy Beans


Couscous salad

Bean Salads

Bean salads make a great side dish, a great potluck option, or even a great vegetarian entrée since beans are packed with protein. Give one of these salads a try!
Recipes:
Salmon and Green Bean Salad, Couscous Bean Salad, Healthy Black Bean and Rice Salad


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