Dried Beans & Legumes

Why dried beans and legumes deserve a place in your pantry

If you're looking to add more protein, fibre, and nutrients to your diet, cooking with dried beans and legumes is a great way to do it. They’re inexpensive and versatile ingredients that can be used in a huge variety of dishes. If you’re making a recipe that calls for dried beans, soaking them overnight helps to soften them so they’re easier and faster to cook. 

Plan ahead and buy dried beans online to cook in large batches so that you have leftovers to freeze or use throughout the week, or buy canned beans online to streamline the process. Add flavour with herbs and spices, such as garlic, cumin, or chilli powder, and experiment with different varieties of legumes to find the ones you like best.

The difference between beans, dried beans and legumes

The terms "bean" and "legume" are often used interchangeably, but there is actually a difference between the two. A bean is actually a type of legume, but not all legumes are beans. Legumes are plants that bear fruit that grows in pods, for example soybeans, peas, and peanuts, while beans are the seed from different plant varieties. 

Dried beans are a type of legume that have been dried on a dehydration rack or tray and can be stored for long periods of time. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, simmering, baking, and pressure cooking. If you buy dried beans to cook with, be sure to add enough water to cover the beans and add salt and seasonings to taste.

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