Beans + Legumes

According to chef Dan Barber, "Everyone should be eating more beans." They also help create nutrient-rich soil by storing nitrogen in their roots. "Peas and peanuts perform this neat trick as well," he adds. And if the environmental impact isn't enough to sway you, beans and legumes are downright delicious, too. F&W's guide gives you tips for preparing all the different varieties, from canned to dry, and offers plenty of enticing recipes.
Dhan Dar
Dhan Dar
1 hr 30 mins
Various dry beans
Julia Child’s Guide to Cooking Beans
Frijoles Negros de la Olla con Nopalito
Frijoles Negros de la Olla con Nopalitos (Black Beans with Cactus Paddles)
3 hrs 35 mins
Bean and Cheese Pupusas
Bean and Cheese Pupusas
45 mins
Saucy White Beans and Greens on Toast
Saucy White Beans and Greens on Toast
30 mins
White Bean Gratin with Pork Sausage
White Beans and Pork Sausage with Pistachio-Lemon Crumble
1 hr 5 mins
Canned chickpeas
What You Need to Know About Cooking with Aquafaba
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican Rice and Peas
2 hrs
Kale, Eggplant and Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry with Black Bean Sauce
Kale, Eggplant and Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry with Black Bean Sauce
45 mins
Green Beans with Parsley-Lemon Pesto
Green Beans with Parsley-Lemon Pesto
40 mins
Lentil Salad with Spinach, Pecans, and Cheddar
Lentil Salad with Spinach, Pecans, and Cheddar
Pan Seared Tofu
Pan-Seared Tofu
15 mins
Corn and Pan-Seared Tofu Stir Fry
Corn and Pan-Seared Tofu Stir Fry
25 mins
Turkish Cigars
Sigara Borek (Turkish Cheese Cigars)
1 hr 10 mins
Card Placeholder Image
Chilled Tofu With Bean Sprouts
Tofu Salad with Chestnuts and Apple Dashi
Tofu Salad with Chestnuts and Apple Dashi
20 mins
Chickpea Salad
Lemony Chickpea Salad
2 hrs 20 mins
Spiced-Tofu Sandwiches
Spiced-Tofu Sandwiches
30 mins
Seared Tofu Tabbouleh
Seared Tofu Tabbouleh
40 mins
Card Placeholder Image
Steamed Tofu With Shrimp Mousse
Iron Skillet Cornbread with Grapefruit, Beluga Lentils, Jalapeno Spread and Spiced Cane
Iron Skillet Cornbread with Grapefruit
1 hr 45 mins
Bean-and-Leek Cassoulet
Bean-and-Leek Cassoulet
2 hrs 35 mins
Sheet Pan Nachos
Three-Cheese Queso Nachos
1 hr 35 mins
Scrambled Tofu with Potatoes, Mushrooms and Peppers
Scrambled Tofu with Potatoes, Mushrooms and Peppers
40 mins
Card Placeholder Image
Tofu with Fresh and Pickled Greens
20 mins
Tofu with Bell Peppers and Spicy Oyster Sauce
Tofu with Bell Peppers and Spicy Oyster Sauce
20 mins
MaPo Tofu Recipe
Ma Po Tofu
30 mins
Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu
15 mins
Chickpea Puree with Fennel Salad
Chickpea Puree with Fennel Salad
3 hrs
Spring Lamb Stew
Spring Lamb Stew
2 hrs 15 mins
Homemade Tofu Skins
Homemade Tofu Skins
2 hrs
Card Placeholder Image
Black Bean and Hominy Stew
25 mins
Card Placeholder Image
New Orleans Red Beans
Card Placeholder Image
Oven-Braised Chickpeas and Merguez with Yogurt and Mint
40 mins
Card Placeholder Image
Sizzling Ginger-Lemongrass Tofu
20 mins
Creole Stuffed Tofu
Creole Stuffed Tofu
50 mins
Card Placeholder Image
Silken Tofu Stew
1 hr 30 mins
Bean and Cheese Vegetarian Enchiladas
Bean and Cheese Vegetarian Enchiladas
1 hr
Warm Tofu with Soy-Ginger Sauce
Warm Tofu with Soy-Ginger Sauce
12 mins
Homemade Firm Tofu. Photo © Antonis Achilleos
Homemade Firm Tofu
1 hr 15 mins
Hearty Minestrone Soup
Hearty Minestrone Soup
3 hrs 30 mins
Chilled Tofu with Apple Soy Sauce
Chilled Tofu with Apple Soy Sauce
30 mins
Crispy Tofu with Noodles
Crispy Tofu with Noodles
35 mins
Sautéed Chickpeas with Ham and Kale
Sautéed Chickpeas with Ham and Kale
1 hr 10 mins
Vegetarian Butter Tofu
Vegetarian Butter Tofu
35 mins
Italian Butter Beans with Meyer Lemon and Tarragon
Italian Butter Beans with Meyer Lemon and Tarragon
3 hrs
Warm Yellow Wax Beans in Bacon Vinaigrette
Warm Yellow Wax Beans in Bacon Vinaigrette
30 mins
Soy-Sesame Sauce Tofu
Soy-Sesame Sauce Tofu
20 mins
Crispy Tofu Bibimbap with Mustard Greens & Zucchini
Crispy Tofu Bibimbap with Mustard Greens & Zucchini
1 hr
Miso and Shiitake Mushroom Tofu
Miso and Shiitake Mushroom Tofu
20 mins
Eggplant Braciola
Eggplant Braciole
2 hrs 25 mins
Tofu, Kale & Cherry Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce
Tofu, Kale & Cherry Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce
20 mins
Spicy Green Bean and Tofu Stir-Fry with Ground Bison
Spicy Green Bean and Tofu Stir-Fry with Ground Bison
30 mins
Pasta with Spicy Tofu and Pistachios
Pasta with Spicy Tofu and Pistachios
1 hr 45 mins
Blistered Green Beans with XO Sauce
Blistered Green Beans with XO Sauce
1 hr 15 mins
Dashi with Crab and Tofu
Dashi with Crab and Tofu
1 hr 15 mins
Homemade Silken Tofu
Homemade Silken Tofu
1 hr
Card Placeholder Image
Crispy Black Bean Cakes with Sour Cream and Avocado
30 mins
Thai-Style Tofu and Vegetables
Thai-Style Tofu and Vegetables
30 mins
Cuban Black Beans
Cuban Black Beans
11 hrs 15 mins
Toulouse-Style Cassoulet
Toulouse-Style Cassoulet
2 days 5 hrs 15 mins
Card Placeholder Image
Kerala-Style Vegetable Coconut Curry
50 mins
Green Lentil Curry from Madhur Jaffrey
Green Lentil Curry
1 hr