7 no-soak bean recipes
Smoky black bean stew.
(Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Why soak your beans before cooking if you don’t have to? There are a number of reasons why this step is unnecessary, so you can stop it already. Oh, and we’ve compiled several of our favorite bean recipes, from soups to sides — no soaking necessary.
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