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Once you’ve made tender and creamy homemade beans, it will be hard to go back to canned! They’re flavorful, nutritious, easy in a few simple steps, and the perfect addition to so many meals.Table of ContentsWhy Use Dried Beans Instead of Canned?IngredientsHow to Cook Dry BeansBean Cooking Times Jenné’s Recipe TipsExpress Soaking OptionsBeans That Don’t Require SoakingHow to Make Beans Less GassySeasoning VariationsStorage DirectionsBean RecipesHow to Cook Beans Recipe As a plant-based eater of over 15 years, you can say that beans are kind of a big deal! They’re flavorful, filling, nutritious, affordable, and rich in plant-based protein, so—naturally— they work their way into many of my meals.Though canned beans aren’t necessarily expensive, you can purchase their dried counterparts for pennies on the dollar, and they taste so much more creamy and flavorful when simmered with veggie stock and aromatics.

I’m all about demystifying plant-based eating and making it more affordable, so today I’m sharing my tried and true dried bean recipe (and all my no-fail tips and tricks) so you too can enjoy perfectly tender, homemade beans in your meals, too! If you’re intimidated by the thought of cooking beans from scratch, rest assure

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