Freezing fresh green beans is a quick and easy way to preserve them for later use. We’ll walk you through how to freeze green beans, step by step, with or without blanching. Whether you’re freezing pole beans, bush beans, yellow beans or other snap beans, the method is the same. You need about 1-1/2- to … Read more
Kidney beans are a staple ingredient in many classic chili recipes. Their large size, creamy texture, and mild flavor make them a popular choice. But what if you don’t have any kidney beans on hand? Can you substitute with pinto beans instead? The short answer is yes, you can absolutely use pinto beans in place … Read more
Like many Latinos, I grew up eating rice and beans. Things got more difficult when I moved out and had to cook my own meals. Rice and beans were the foundation of many vegetarian diets … so from that lens it seemed healthy. This didn’t seem to fit with what I was hearing from the … Read more
Black beans are a nutritious food that can be introduced to babies around 6 months of age. However, raw or undercooked black beans may pose a choking risk due to their small, round shape. So, do you have to cook black beans for baby? The short answer is yes, black beans should always be well-cooked … Read more
This version of sautéed green beans is so good that you won’t be able to stop eating them! I’m going to show you how to cook green beans so that they are always soft and flavorful. Should You Blanch Green Beans Before Sautéing? When it comes to cooking green beans blanching is a useful technique … Read more
If you’re a coffee lover you’ve likely wondered just how many coffee beans go into brewing your daily cup of joe. The answer depends on several factors including desired strength, brew method, grind size, and more. Read on as we break down the number of beans needed to make a deliciously robust cup of coffee. … Read more
If you love rice and beans combinations, you’re not alone. These two ingredients are a match made in culinary heaven for more than one reason. They’re affordable, easy to find in most stores, and taste good together. Not to mention, you can prepare them easily for a hearty and nutritious meal. Rice and beans are … Read more
This classic Southern Lima Bean recipe is a delicious side dish or budget-friendly entrée. The rich, smoky butter beans are flavored with a ham hock and slowly simmered until tender. For the best comfort food dinner, serve a bowl of creamy lima beans with a side of sweet honey cornbread. Lima beans, also known as … Read more
Green beans are a beloved vegetable enjoyed by many for their crisp, vibrant taste and versatility in recipes For those lucky enough to grow their own or pick them fresh from a farmer’s market, a common question arises do fresh picked green beans need to be refrigerated for proper storage? The short answer is yes … Read more
A lot of my clients don’t understand refried beans. They know that beans are healthy, but the word “refried” makes them think that the cooking method “cancels out” any health benefits from the beans. These kinds of questions are why I became a dietitian and why I chose to study the health benefits of Latin … Read more