Primary Beans Recipes

Cranberry beans with braised greens over creamy polenta. Southern Italian comfort food by Alex DeSimone. Cucina povera at its finest.

Italian vegetable soup with Ojo de Cabra beans, sausage, and pasta cooked in the pot. Lesley's comfort recipe with long-simmered flavor.

Slow-roasted carrots with maple-lemon glaze over creamy Cannellini and hazelnut purée. Festive Thanksgiving side by Catherine Owens.

Salvadoran rice and beans elevated with Oaxacan Mole Coloradito and roasted delicata squash. Festive holiday dish by Bricia Lopez of Guelaguetza.

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.