Primary Beans Recipes

Jamaican stew peas with kidney beans, coconut milk, and optional spinners. Caribbean comfort food from Belly Full cookbook by Lesley Enston.

Speckled Bayo beans with Andouille sausage, Creole seasoning, and the holy trinity. New Orleans-inspired comfort food. Quick pressure cooker method.

Stuffed arepas with Chaparro beans, maduros, and addictive cilantro-mango sauce. Inspired by NYC's Caracas Arepas Bar. Lesley and Renee's obsession.

Cuban red bean stew with smoky meats, sazón, squash, and potatoes. Hearty comfort food Catherine discovered in Miami. Serves 6-8.

Simple vegan soup with Peruano beans, carrots, miso, and dill. Rustic, nourishing, flavorful. Created by Erin Alderson for PRMRY Olive Oil.

Italian hoagie flavors transformed into pasta salad. Chickpeas, salami, pepperoncini, mozzarella, and zesty dressing. Summer potluck winner.

Bright, refreshing salad with Cranberry beans, cherry tomatoes, feta, and fresh herbs. Greek-inspired simplicity from Karishma Pradhan.

Regional bean varieties paired with regional BBQ spice blends. Minimal effort, maximum flavor. Created with Spicewalla for summer cookouts.

Comforting Indian bean curry with Speckled Bayo beans and aromatic spices. Rich, warming rajma by Anisha Chandra. Better than coming home.

Crispy spiced bean cakes inspired by pakoras with cooling cilantro-yogurt sauce. Quick, flavorful appetizer or meal by Karishma Pradhan.

Cranberry beans with roasted carrots and garlicky mojo de ajo. A substantial salad showcasing simple ingredients at their best.

Vibrant pink dip inspired by muhammara. Cannellini beans, beets, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses create a stunning, flavorful spread.