Guide to the best bean dips
Summer is dip season, and if, like us, you want to minimize time in the kitchen without sacrificing on nutrition and flavor – bean dips are the way to go.
The link between your gut health and overall health
We expand on what what we’ve already covered around what beans do for your gut, and share the nuances to keep in mind as you think about your own gut health.
How to pair beans and wine
Layla Schlack, a fellow bean enthusiast and wine writer, identifies the types of wine that would best compliment the Primary Beans varieties in your pantry.
Why beans are the perfect food for baby-led weaning
Learn about baby-led weaning, some key tips for a smooth and low-stress start, and why beans are the ideal food for little hands and growing babies.
Why beans are essential for a healthy gut
We’re not shy about touting all the scientifically proven benefits of beans, which is why we’re excited to partner with Chelsea Didinger, PhD Candidate, to dive into the role beans play in promoting gut health.
When is the best time to salt beans?
The exact timing for adding salt is controversial among cooks. In this experiment, I ran four different tests on Chickpeas from Primary Beans to determine the best method. By Karishma Pradhan.
Do I need to soak beans?
There is a huge debate around whether you need to soak beans in advance of cooking them. To test these theories, I cooked 5 varieties of beans from Primary Beans in an Instant Pot. By Karishma Pradhan.
What is the best method to cook beans?
There are several ways to cook beans at home, from stovetop to the Instant Pot. My goal was to determine the best method and identify any differences between methods. By Karishma Pradhan.
The science behind cooking beans
Bean cooking can get a bit controversial, so in partnership with Primary Beans, Karishma Pradhan set out to put an end to some of the most pressing bean cooking questions.
1 pot of beans, 5 tasty meals
Here are 5 distinct meals made from a pot of Cranberry beans, featuring various cuisines across the globe. These are “no-recipe” recipes, so they’re highly flexible and adaptable.
The Bean Protocol™, explained: Conversation with Unique Hammond
We chatted with Unique Hammond, Bean Protocol™ specialist, about the healing powers of plant-based eating, the science behind the protocol, and why beans are key to a healthy overall well-being.
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 to up your cooking game and stay organized in 2021...
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 of protein per 1-½ cups. They’re also a key dietary source of B vitamins, potassium, magnesium...
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