Beans are an excellent everyday meal option; they’re easy to make the main focus of a meal, or to sneak into something for an extra nutritional boost. At a time when more people are eating less (or no) meat, beans are an excellent source of protein. The 40 recipes in this collection feature a variety of beans, both dried and canned, for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. In Easy Beans , you’ll learn the difference between pulses, legumes, and beans; how to soak, sort, and store dried beans; how to use spices to add flavor to bean dishes; and yes, even how to avoid potential unwanted side effects of enjoying beans. Including beans regularly in your diet is easy with these simple recipes for every meal of the day.