A: 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.

Eating a few servings of beans a day can help you reach your recommended daily fiber intake of 21 to 25 grams for women and 30 to 38 grams for men. Markus Guhl via Getty Images Beans are one of ...

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.

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.

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 ...