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!

Beans are an incredibly easy ingredient to cook, and the perfect base or accompaniment for many dishes like soup, chili, tacos, rice, salad, dips and more. They’re nutritious, chock-full of protein ...

Sure there are some benefits to soaking your dry beans—but it’s also a real hassle. We asked experts to weigh in on how much it really matters. Do you really need to soak dry beans before you cook ...

Most people don't know how to cook dried beans. Their knowledge of legumes doesn't extend past that old playground rhyme. How’d it go? Bean, beans, they’re good for your heart. The more you eat, the ...

Why do people soak beans before cooking them? Does it give any benefits? What about soaking lentils and dried peas? The short answer is that soaking beans, though not needed, has many advantages — ...

Of course, canned beans are equal parts delicious and convenient. ( Just ask these chefs .) At the same time, it’s hard to ...