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Jun 2024
28m 57s

I Need a Better Bean

Bon Appétit
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Caller Teddy has been vegan for a few years. But while she’s confident in her chickpea and lentil skills, bean mastery has eluded her. And, to be fair, the questions are big: canned or dried? What type of bean works best for which application? Is a big pot of brothy beans enough for a meal, or does it need to be doctored? Chris taps Justine Doiron (aka Justine_Snacks, bean enthusiast, to help Teddy get hip to the humble bean. Recipes mentioned: Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas Gochujang Brothy Beans Breaded Beans Brothy Beans Pasta e Fagioli with Escarole
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