What Are Vegetarian Beans? A Guide to Bean-Based Meatless Meals

Beans are a vegetarian’s best friend. These nutritious legumes are packed with protein, fiber, and key micronutrients. Beans make excellent meat substitutes and are the foundation for many vegetarian and vegan recipes. But with so many varieties of beans available, which ones are best for meatless meals? In this guide, we’ll cover the most popular … Read more

Maximizing the Shelf Life of Canned Butter Beans

Butter beans are a nutritious legume that works great in many dishes. With their creamy texture and mild flavor they shine in soups stews, baked beans, casseroles and more. While fresh butter beans are highly perishable, commercially canned versions offer convenience and last for years when unopened. Here’s everything you need to know about safely … Read more

How to Cook Asparagus and Green Beans Together for a Delicious Veggie Side Dish

Asparagus and green beans are two of the most popular spring vegetables, known for their crisp texture and bright, fresh flavor When cooked together, these veggie pair wonderfully and make for a quick, easy, and healthy side dish recipe. In this article, I’ll explain step-by-step how to cook asparagus and green beans together to create … Read more

How Long Do Frozen Green Beans Last?

Many people strongly believe that green beans should be blanched before being frozen. However, I’m here to tell you that there is no “wrong” or “right” way to freeze fresh green beans! Each way has its own pros and cons, so I thought I’d explain the difference and show you how to freeze green beans … Read more