This is my favorite recipe for how to cook black beans. Homemade black beans are super flavorful and creamy and taste much better than canned. In addition to our stovetop method, I include tips for Instant Pot black beans below. Our family eats a lot of black beans. I sometimes use canned beans, but I … Read more
Like me, you make a big pot of red beans (or any kind of beans) and have a lot of leftovers. Some people say that red beans taste even better the second day after they’ve been made. But what about the third, fourth, or fifth day? Are beans still good after a week? This makes … Read more
Learning how to cook beans in the Instant Pot was a game changer for me. It took my meal prep and batch cooking game from slow and clunky to effortless and quick. Before getting an Instant Pot, I relied exclusively on canned beans. I never really liked the taste of them, but I figured it … Read more
Don’t have any canned green beans? This recipe is a quick and easy way to use them up. A few ingredients make a veggie the family will love!. I always like to have a stock of canned goods in my pantry. Most of the time, I have canned vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, and broccoli in … Read more
The Best Ever Baked Beans are meaty, perfectly sweet, and unbelievably tasty! Try them, and I almost promise they’ll be the last bean recipe you ever make! Beans are the perfect side dish for summer cookouts and family gatherings. These are my favorite baked beans to eat with a grilled hot dog, pulled pork sandwich, … Read more
Cannellini beans, also known as white kidney beans are a versatile legume that can be used in a variety of dishes. From hearty soups and stews to salad mixes and dips these creamy white beans add protein, fiber, and nutrients. While dried cannellini beans require presoaking and long cooking times, canned cannellini beans offer convenience … Read more
Beans and eggs for breakfast are a classic. They are easy, cheap, and full of good things that will keep you going. This makes eggs and beans healthier, and you can include it in a meal plan to help you lose weight and keep it off. White beans cooked with cherry tomatoes, garlic, thyme, and … Read more
Forget soaking! Cook Dried Beans in only 2 hours. really! This last-minute meal prep hack makes the creamiest beans for dips, salads, and soups. Even readers say, “Ill never soak and cook dried beans the traditional way again”. There is no soaking required for this oven-baked method. Its truly my favorite way to cook dried … Read more
This really is the best Nave Bean Soup. It’s so very rich and full of flavor (because of my super-secret ingredient). Your entire family will be asking for more!. My family loves Navy Bean Soup. My husband always says, “I could eat this every day,” whenever I make this soup. It’s kind of a joke … Read more
Everyone knows that dried beans are cheaper than canned ones, but they take a long time to cook. Our Instant Pot makes cooking them quick and easy without soaking them first. Not anymore!. Find out how to make the best beans in your Instant Pot. You don’t even need to soak the beans first. Can … Read more