Primary Beans Recipes

Creamy mashed Peruano beans with sweet parsnips and crispy rosemary. A Thanksgiving side dish that rivals mashed potatoes.

French chicken and pepper stew with Flageolet beans and Piment d'Espelette. One-pan Basque dinner by Asha Loupy. Braised until falling off the bone.

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

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.