Soaking dried beans isn’t always necessary, since it saves little cooking time and can even diminish flavor in some varieties like black beans. Instead of soaking, a quick five- to 10-minute boil ...

We love our Instant Pot for its ability to quickly and easily cook dried beans with no pre-soaking! We all know dried beans are way cheaper than canned, but they take forever to cook. Not anymore!

It's an age-old dilemma and a point of hot debate: to soak or not to soak? Here's what the experts say. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Even as a culinary professional and avid home cook, there’s ...

; high in protein and fiber, low in fat and nutrient-dense, beans are inexpensive, accessible, sustainable and good for the environment. For so many reasons, beans could be considered the ultimate ...

Some people dismiss using dried beans in their recipes because they seem like too much trouble compared to the canned ...

Beans are delicious when cooked from scratch, but the process can be frustrating. When cooking them on the stovetop, you need to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t boil over or stick to ...