A fresh approach
to dried beans
shop the latest harvestsIndulge your palate and the planet
shop our bean harvestsIndulge your palate
and the planet
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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
The magic of salt, flavor, and time
High comfort, low effort. We’re spilling the beans on how to make bean cooking a breeze in our guide.
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The magic of salt, flavor, and time
High comfort, low effort. We’re spilling the beans on how to make bean cooking a breeze in our guide.
Stock your pantry
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.
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Ayocote Morado bean recipes
A growing collection of all our favorite Ayocote Morado bean recipes in one place: Chipotle baked beans with cilantro pesto, Pressure cooker rajma, Friday night beans, greens, and sausage, and more.
*Actual* veggie burgers
You make a veggie burger because you want an actual veggie burger, not a plant-based burger that tastes exactly like meat. This recipe celebrates beans and veggies...
Mexican beans 3 ways: Frijoles charros, oaxaqueños, and puercos
We're sharing 3 ways to transform your next batch of Mexican-style beans into dishes representing regional favorites across Mexico. Each of these preparations starts with a batch of frijoles de la olla.
Online reading
We're sharing articles (and the occassional listen, film, or show) by trusted voices that explore food topics like farming, culture, health, climate change, technology, and more. Learn with us.
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.
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