Beans on a Budget

Black beans, pink beans, pinto beans, Great Northern beans, cannellini beans and so many more. Our How-To Glossary lists 18 varieties for dried beans alone! No wonder you find them in home cooking all over the world. Beans and legumes recipes have always been about saving money. Now we like them as much for their healthiness!

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Kristen, Food Editor - Betty Crocker Kitchens

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Bean Guide

Beans to the Rescue

Whether you use convenient canned beans or start from a bag of dried ones, there’s so much to like about using dried beans and legumes like lentils and split peas. And, you’ll find all you need to know in our Cooking Basics information. Plus, learn more about the benefits of eating more of these fiber-rich recipes.