However, the beans may never soften completely during cooking, and beans that are already split may blow out even more in the pot. Discard or go ahead and cook them, it’s up entirely up to you.

Dried beans are among those foods, and here's the thing: Even though you can safely stock up on dried beans in a big way, you should keep in mind that their long shelf life depends on proper storage.

I can empathize with the reader, as I, too, have worked my way through a stash of dried specialty beans I unintentionally stocked up on days before the world shut down in March 2020.

You can certainly buy low-sodium or no-salt canned beans and rinse them before eating, which can reduce the amount of sodium by up to 40%, according to Bentley, but dried beans contain a much ...

Place beans, broth, bacon (if using), onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves in a large (at least 8-quart) heavy-bottomed pot.

Dried or canned, beans are nutritional all-stars. “They’re known for being good sources of both dietary fiber and plant protein. But they also offer up iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc ...

Dried or canned, beans are nutritional all-stars. “They’re known for being good sources of both dietary fiber and plant protein. But they also offer up iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc ...