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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The future of beans (Part 4)
We’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at Primary Beans' role in furthering the availability of the highest quality beans to home cooks around the country.
The art of bean breeding (Part 3)
What exactly is breeding? We’re demystifying the often misunderstood concept of breeding, its important role today, and how it has shaped the availability of beans at the grocery store.
What are heirloom beans? (Part 2)
Ever wonder how heirloom beans differ from the run-of-the-mill varieties found at the typical grocery store? Here, we break down the different types of beans and explain the allure of heirloom beans.
Small but mighty: Beans’ treasured role in agriculture (Part 1)
The humble bean has been fundamental to meeting agricultural, nutritional, and cultural needs of the societies that have grown them. We're giving you an in-depth look at the evolution of beans.
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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