Cooking & nutrition

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

Beans and gut health with Primary Beans

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

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

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.

Do I need to soak beans?

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?

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.

1 pot of beans, 5 tasty meals

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.

Unique Hammond The Bean Protocol interview with Primary Beans

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.

Pantry shelves with Primary Beans

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...

Primary Beans Cannellini beans on kitchen counter

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...