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Mains and sides

Eat 'em as a side, or eat 'em as your main dish. Don't matter. Enjoy beans!

An empanada on a plate
September 2, 2025

Make empanadas and elevate your leftovers

If you've got extra (leftover leftovers!), they freeze up great for a quick weeknight meal!

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Refried mayocoba beans in a bowl
August 20, 2025

Slow-cooked, super creamy refried beans

I prefer to use the oven for most of the cook. It takes a little longer, but it's pretty hands-off. And since we're not in a rush, it lets us cook down all the delicious bean broth, nice and slow.

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A red glazed ceramic bowl filled with baked beans
July 3, 2025

Vegan baked beans with dates

Far too often, baked beans are just bean-textured candy — too sweet, one-note, brown sugar slop. So I've been on a quest to make a pot that are great enough to stand alone as a meal in themselves.

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Red beans and rice in a bowl
May 1, 2025

Quick(ish) vegan red beans and rice

Alright, y'all. Here's one that really shows off what's great about a home-cooked pot of beans.

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