Welcome to our world of beans
shop our bean harvestsWelcome to our world of beans
shop our bean harvestsWelcome to our world of beans
shop our bean harvestsWelcome to our world of beans
shop our bean harvests
A fresh approach
to dried beans
Unlike beans at the grocery store, ours are sourced directly from farms and delivered right to you, with harvest information on every bag.

Grown with home
cooks in mind
We obsess over quality and partner with forward-thinking farmers and researchers, ensuring our beans are packed with flavor and nutrition.

Climate-conscious
meals for all
We're making climate-friendly food accessible to home cooks and championing farms as they do the hard work of growing food responsibly.

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

Grown with home
cooks in mind
We obsess over quality and partner with forward-thinking farmers and researchers, ensuring our beans are packed with flavor and nutrition.

Climate-conscious
meals for all
We're making climate-friendly food accessible to home cooks and championing farms as they do the hard work of growing food responsibly.

A note from
our co-founder, Lesley
After spending 15 years working in agriculture and learning about the role that beans play in human and soil health, it became clear to me that beans are the perfect food. As I cooked my way through as many beans from around the world I could get my hands on, I knew I had to share the love.
our story
A note from our co-founder, Lesley
After spending 15 years working in agriculture and learning about the role that beans play in human and soil health, it became clear to me that beans are the perfect food. As I cooked my way through as many beans from around the world I could get my hands on, I knew I had to share the love.
our story
Plant protein

Lots of fiber

Sustained energy

Key nutrients
High comfort, low effort
Get started with our bean cooking guide and far-reaching recipes, and let the magic of salt, flavor, and time transport you and your dinner guests.
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High comfort, low effort
Get started with our bean cooking guide and far-reaching recipes, and let the magic of salt, flavor, and time transport you and your dinner guests.
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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'Chipotle baked beans with cilantro pesto
This recipe was just made for the plump, sturdy, and creamy nature of our Ayocote beans. These large beans really shine when bathed in the smoky chipotle-tomato sauce and topped with bright cilantro pesto.
Cannellini bean recipes
A growing collection of all our favorite Cannellini bean recipes in one place: Creamy beans on toast, Persian-style herby beans with yogurt and caramelized onions, carrot-bean soup with miso and dill, and more.
Mayocoba bean recipes
A growing collection of Primary Beans' favorite Mayocoba bean recipes in one place: no-fail refried beans, Friday night beans, greens, and sausage, carrot-bean soup with miso and dill, and more.
Frijoles de la olla
We’ve experimented with enough variations to know that the ultimate Mexican-style brothy beans comes from embracing simplicity. While flavorings vary depending on the region...
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.
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.