A fresh approach
to dried beans
shop the latest harvestsWelcome to our world of beans
Primary Beans places the almighty bean– grown for flavor and nutrition– at the forefront of meals that are good for you and the planet.

Harvest info
on every bag
Unlike beans at the grocery store, ours are sourced directly from farms and delivered right to you, with harvest information on every bag.

Grown for flavor
and nutrition
We obsess over quality and partner with forward-thinking farmers and researchers who are committed to growing for flavor and nutrition.

Climate-conscious
sourcing
Bean crops don’t stress the natural ecosystem and uniquely add nutrients to the soil. Our farms go the extra mile to care for the environment.
A note from our founder
I started Primary Beans to share my obsession with beans and to celebrate home cooking as an act of mindful living. Whether you have 30 minutes or 3 hours, our beans provide you with the change to connect with yourself, those around you, and the planet.
our storyPlant protein
Lots of fiber
Sustained energy
Key nutrients
Get big flavor with ease
There’s much debate in the bean world about cooking times, soaking, salting and more. We’re spilling the beans on how to keep it simple in our cooking guide.
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Rooted in connection
"I started Primary Beans to share our obsession with beans and to celebrate home cooking as an act of mindful living. Whether you have 30 minutes or 3 hours, our beans provide you with the chance to connect with yourself, those around you, and the planet."
Improvise or impress
Weeknight or date night. Quick and easy, or low and slow. Refreshing salad or comforting stew. Side dish or main event. Time with yourself or time with friends. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A whole new way to appreciate beans, whatever your way is.
get cookin'Friday night beans, greens, and sausage
My partner, Dylan, and I probably make this every-other-Friday (at least). It’s easy enough to make after a long work...
Our top 5 steps to an organized kitchen
Now that we’ve settled into the role of being our own personal chefs, we thought we’d share our favorite ways...
Botanica’s bean tartine with sage-pistachio pesto
This stunning recipe comes from Botanica, one of Los Angeles’s leading vegetable-forward restaurants. Primary Beans and Botanica partnered up for a...
A primer on bean nutrition
Beans are a magical fruit– but not for the reason you think. Beans pack in an average of 21-24 grams...
Improvise or impress
Weeknight or date night. Quick and easy, or low and slow. Refreshing salad or comforting stew. Side dish or main event. Time with yourself or time with friends. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A whole new way to appreciate beans, whatever your way is.