A fresh approach
to dried beans
shop the latest harvestsIndulge your palate and the planet
shop our bean harvestsIndulge your palate
and the planet
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
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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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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Pared-down cassoulet
Deceptively known as “peasant fare” in France, cassoulet is as technical as it gets when it comes to beans. Beans are the backbone of this dish and work their magic by absorbing the many flavors...
Creamy beans on toast
A no-recipe recipe that is a must-have for your back pocket. Never forget: good, crusty bread is the perfect vessel for creamy beans. Which beans to use? Creamy beans with delicate skins...
Espinacas con garbanzos
Typically served as a tapa, this lovely stew of chickpeas (aka garbanzos), spinach, garlic, smoked paprika, and homemade croutons will surely make you nostalgic about that last time you traveled...
Pasta e fagioli
With as many variations as there are bean varieties, this Italian favorite is the perfect way to show off brothy beans in all their glory. Literally "pasta and beans," the only other ingredients you need are...
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.
Bean tartine with sage-pistachio pesto
Shakshuka with chickpeas
Frijoles de la olla
Garlicky white bean spread
Beans, greens, and sausage
Chipotle baked beans with cilantro pesto
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