Primary Beans Recipes

Oaxacan Mole Negro with Ayocote Morado beans and mushrooms. Cozy weeknight dinner, worthy of dinner parties. By Bricia Lopez of Guelaguetza.

Caribbean stewed red beans with squash, sofrito, and Loisa seasonings. Classic comfort food by Belqui Ortiz Millili. Dominican-style tradition.

Alubia beans coated in rose harissa with yogurt, orange, and thyme. Quick to make, visually stunning, and bursting with flavor.

Cranberry beans with brown butter, sage, and chard. Layered flavors from start to finish. Thanksgiving-ready recipe by Jackie Young.

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

Tender Cranberry beans in rich, spicy broth with bacon. Time is the secret ingredient. Perfect for tacos, rice, or eating straight from the pot.

Nutty Alubia beans baked with blistered cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, and anchovies. Golden, bubbly, and perfect for late summer.

Crispy Cannellini bean fritters with roasted poblano yogurt sauce. Tender inside, crispy outside. Southwestern-inspired by Jackie Young.

Summery baked Cannellini beans with lemon, dill, and olive oil. Fresh, zingy, herbaceous Greek-inspired dish by Diana Moutsopoulos. Serve with feta.

Greek shrimp saganaki transformed into a main course with Alubia beans. Tomato sauce, feta, and fresh herbs. Recipe by Diana Moutsopoulos.

Summery grain salad with chickpeas, farro, cucumber, walnuts, and fresh dill-yogurt dressing. Perfect for picnics and make-ahead meals.

Homemade tostadas with Ojo de Cabra beans and heirloom tortillas. Kitchen project with Hayden Flour Mills. Impressive yet achievable. Makes 24.