Cheap, high nutrition vegan-friendly superfood.

Article summary:

  • Step 1: Pick Through the Beans
  • Step 2: Rinse
  • Step 3: Soak, if Desired, Then Drain -- If you are using thin-skinned beans like black beans, black-eyed peas, split peas, or lentils, you can skip this step.
  • Step 4: Cook With Aromatics
  • Step 5: How to Know When Beans Are Done