Beans & Legumes
Butter beans and pinto beans offer substantial side dishes with different seasonings and sauces. Browse these legumes for a preparation that can accompany another dish or become part of a wider meal.
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French Onion Butter Beans
Creamy butter beans are simmered with deeply caramelized onions, garlic, thyme, dry sherry, and a rich savory broth, then finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Gruyère. The result has the…
Steve’s Signature Texas Pinto Beans
These are my signature Texas-style pinto beans, the result of years of experimenting, adjusting, and refining the recipe until I achieved just the right balance of smoky, savory…
Creamy Tomato Cannellini
Tender white beans cooked in an Instant Pot are combined with a rich, creamy tomato sauce, fresh spinach, and fragrant herbs to create a hearty, comforting dish. Using…
Instant Pot Butter Beans with Tomato-Ham Broth
A sophisticated twist on a classic Southern comfort dish, these butter beans are enriched with tomatoes, ham stock, and a hint of umami from fish sauce. Using the…
Succotash
Succotash is an incredibly versatile side — it can be served hot, warm, or even chilled from the fridge. The freshly sautéed summer vegetables are classically paired with…
BBQ Pizza Beans
This vegetarian rendition of the iconic barbecue chicken pizza from CPK trades the chicken and crust for glazy beans. To serve, top with cilantro and sliced red onion…
Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas
Full of flavor and easy to prepare, fresh black-eye peas are a staple in the South and a treasured find at summer farmers’ markets. This easy and versatile…
Instant Pot Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)
Instant Pot Drunken Beans, Frijoles Borrachos, have beer as part of the liquid, but they don’t taste like alcohol. A savory blend of beans, bacon, spices, cilantro, and…
How to Prepare Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) in the Instant Pot
Want to make your own hummus? Let me show you How to Prepare Chickpeas (or Garbanzo Beans) in the Instant Pot that are easy and so much more…
Classic Succotash
Packed with healthy veggies like onion, corn, and lima beans, this traditional Southern side makes the perfect potluck dish. Ingredients 2 cups fresh lima beans 1/2 small yellow…
