Vegetables

Traditional seasoning meats such as salt pork, bacon, and ham are what provide that savory, meaty flavor in a pot of simmering beans. What bean… Read More »How Do You Make Beans Taste Like Meat?

5 Ways to Add Flavor Without Adding More Salt Stir in herbs and spices. Add a splash of vinegar. Squeeze or zest citrus. Sprinkle in… Read More »How Can I Flavor Beans Without Salt?

Add Aromatics (and Some Salt) We’re talking onions, shallots, garlic, and chiles. Or maybe some fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, bay leaves, and thyme. This… Read More »What Can I Add To Beans To Get More Flavor?

Whether enjoying for a weeknight dinner, or serving as party side dish, baked beans go with these main dishes fabulously! BBQ ribs. Mac and cheese.… Read More »What Main Dishes Go With Beans?

Toss your beans (we prefer pinto or black beans) with some Tex-Mex spices and salsa or canned tomatoes with green chilies. Pair that with other… Read More »What Tastes Good With Beans?

If your beans are still hard, don’t eat them. If you don’t soak and cook your beans for long enough, you could get ill. Soaking… Read More »Is It Ok To Eat Slightly Hard Beans?

The beans will swell as they soak so the extra water is important. Cover the stockpot and let it sit overnight. Do you soak beans… Read More »Should You Cover Beans When Soaking?