He adds that, as a plant-based eater, he normally uses canned chickpeas and black beans for the convenience, and because they're just as good as the dried version. There are other factors to ...

Q: Pre-pandemic, most people likely bought canned beans when needed for a specific recipe, but when things got serious we switched to dried beans — beans that were likely already old.

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook ...

Legumes include beans, lentils, and peas. Beans grow in pods or capsules that develop from flowers. They are available dry, canned, or frozen. They differ nutritionally from green beans or wax ...

The dried bean shortcuts in last week’s column show their value in a true baked bean recipe. Many modern recipes for “baked” ...

Can you use canned beans? Yes. If you’re in a hurry, skip using dried beans and substitute three 15-ounce cans of drained navy beans or six cups of jarred beans. Make sure the beans have enough ...