We've compiled a list of tips for cooking beans from scratch that clearly states our position that it's certainly worth the effort. While you can stick to the stove top method, your rice cooker is a ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Some people avoid beans because of the risk of bloating and other digestive discomforts. However, with thoughtful preparation, cooking, and dietary ...

Place the beans in a large pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for just a minute or two. You aren't cooking the beans at this stage—just bringing them up to temperature.

Bean lovers, rejoice! Once limited to soups, crockpot sides, and picnic salads, beans are now the shining star of everything from one-pan dinners to creamy dips. But while they are incredibly varied ...