The Complete Beans and Grains Cookbook: A Comprehensive Guide with 450+ Recipes

by America's Test Kitchen

From favas to fonio, take a deep dive into the vast world of beans and grains, with hundreds of exceptional, foolproof recipes

Whether you're just opening a can of black beans, taking the time to brine scarlet runners, or cooking teff, the world of beans and grains is both approachable and delicious. Discover tantalizing recipes that use them in everything from sandwiches and handpies to tacos and pizza, salads and simmered soups to cultural mainstays from around the world like adasi, spatzle, hummus, and gyros. These dishes will delight omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike.

ATK test cooks have worked through mountains of beans —sprouting, baking, pressure-cooking, and pureeing—to present you with expert cooking instructions and make-ahead know From how to make beans tender while keeping their shape to preventing cooked grains from clumping up. In this comprehensive collection, find everything from weeknight recipes to special occasion meals, helpful charts, fast and vegan tags, and much

Beanified Classics reimagined to let beans deliciously take over. Think Beans Puttanesca and Chickpea BouillabaisseGrainy Unique dishes such as Savory Oatmeal and Teff-Stuffed Squash with Lime Crema and Roasted PepitasClassic The best versions of favorites like Texas Chili, Black Bean Burgers, and Creamy White Bean SoupHeirloom beans and ancient Test cooks developed recipes to match to the right bean or grain. Learn how best to purchase, prep, and cook these beans and grains for optimum flavor.Useful Recipes include a substitution line offering convenient bean and grain options

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference, Health

448 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 6, 2024

About the author

America's Test Kitchen, based in a brand new state-of-the-art 60,000 sq. ft. facility with over 15,000 sq. ft. of test kitchens and studio space, in Boston's Seaport District, is dedicated to finding the very best recipes for home cooks. Over 50 full-time (admittedly obsessive) test cooks spend their days testing recipes 30, 40, up to 100 times, tweaking every variable until they understand how and why recipes work. They also test cookware and supermarket ingredients so viewers can bypass marketing hype and buy the best quality products. As the home of Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines, and publisher of more than one dozen cookbooks each year, America's Test Kitchen has earned the respect of the publishing industry, the culinary world, and millions of home cooks. America's Test Kitchen the television show launched in 2001, and the company added a second television program, Cook's Country, in 2008.

Discover, learn, and expand your cooking repertoire with Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Jack Bishop, Dan Souza, Lisa McManus, Tucker Shaw, Bryan Roof, and our fabulous team of test cooks!

Learn more at https://www.americastestkitchen.com/.

Reviews

[Jayne Kraemer]

In my opinion and experience with these recipes, the authors of this book did not test these recipes in the kitchen. Trying to make some of the recipes there are numerous mistakes of measurements for example one ounce of Parmesan cheese does not equal one cup. 1/3 a cup of grapes is not 3 ounces. Go ahead try it - try and measure it. It doesn’t work.. Why do I need 5 cups of salted water to cook one cup of Farro? Why do I need 5 cups of water to cook one cup of polenta when directions on the bag indicate 3 cups. Just so many mistakes. ATK You have disappointed me.

[Dawn]

As per usual, all the tips and tricks that the Test Kitchen provides are fantastic, but the recipes didn't inspire me.

[Cheryl]

Skipped all the meat mains (what's the point, we've got protein in the beans). Skipped the pressure cooker chapter as I don't have one. Skimmed most of the rest. Not much interesting.

Barley stuffed peppers (they said eggplant, but I was tired and read it as peppers and so that's what I'll try)
Mollettes - like a Mexican bruschetta. Sounds interesting, but even more so it inspires me to use refried beans instead of red sauce next time I make pizza (and of course top it with TexMex compatible stuff like pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, black olives...).

Dec. 2024

[T]

A bit of a disappointing entry from ATK. The pictures were lacking, when compared to previous publications, and the recipes felt as though they were missing something. Hopefully this is just brief slump for an otherwise powerhouse when it comes to cookbooks.

[Shamim Reza]

The Complete Beans and Grains Cookbook is an excellent resource for anyone who wants more variety from simple, wholesome pantry staples. With more than 450 recipes, there is an impressive range of ideas for breakfasts, salads, soups, stews, side dishes, bowls, and satisfying main courses. I especially enjoyed how the collection shows the versatility of beans and grains, turning familiar ingredients into meals that feel fresh and flavorful. The recipes offer plenty of inspiration for everyday cooking and make it easier to experiment with different combinations, seasonings, and textures. There is enough variety to keep meals interesting without making the cooking process feel overwhelming. This cookbook would be a valuable addition to any home kitchen, whether you are an experienced cook or simply looking for new ways to enjoy beans and grains.

[Sohel Rana]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An excellent resource for anyone who wants to cook more with beans and grains! With more than 450 recipes, this cookbook offers an impressive range of ideas and makes these versatile ingredients feel anything but boring.

I really appreciate the variety, from simple everyday meals to more creative dishes. The recipes provide plenty of inspiration for hearty, satisfying, and wholesome cooking, while also encouraging you to experiment with different combinations and flavors.

[Roy Kenagy]

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[Anirudh Sharma]

I like the book because I'm hungry

[Michelle]

Almost all the recipes take over an hour to make...

[Christy Copeland]

Great book! Lots of good recipes.

[Vanessa Toth]

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[Hulean Lani]

Very good recipes. I appreciate the science behind every thing..like a Alton Brown. Yet many of the recipes didn't have spice. I had to add heat. Definitely provided ideas.

[Dray]

Atk makes good cookbooks and this is one of them. As much as I thought I knew about rice and beans this book taught me quite a bit and expanded my repertoire. Lots of great recipes.

[Carol]

I liked a lot about this book. However, many of the recipes were really high calorie so it wasn't quite what I was hoping for.

[Patty]

I implicitly trust every cook book put out by America's Test Kitchens.