Cooking & nutrition

Tips and stories to inspire mindful living and bring your pantry to life

How to sprout beans

While entirely optional, sprouting is an extra step you can take when preparing beans that’s known to increase nutrient availability and improve digestibility. 

Bean cooking Q&A with Alexis deBoschnek

Alexis is the authority when it comes to cooking resourcefully, seasonally, and deliciously, so we were thrilled to chat with her about how she likes to cook beans.

Bean cooking Q&A with Alicia Kennedy

As a fellow bean enthusiast and ingredient inquisitor, we were thrilled to chat with Alicia about her take on cooking brothy beans.

Bean cooking Q&A with Ali Slagle

 It's no secret that Ali's a bean lover, so we asked her to share her take on our cooking guide so you can personalize your beans like the bean queen herself.

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...