Beans 20 Ways

by America's Test Kitchen

Humble beans are the true MVPs of the kitchen. They have a long shelf life, are packed with protein, and best of all, they taste great in a wide variety of applications. This collection of 20 foolproof recipes gives beans their due, putting them center stage in recipes such as Ultracreamy Hummus (you've never had homemade hummus this velvety-smooth) and White Bean and Tuna Salad (two pantry-friendly ingredients come together for a dish that's greater than the sum of its parts). We share the secrets to making light and crispy Falafel as well as irresistible soups and sides. Whether you're looking for breakfast inspiration (our recipe for Scrambled Eggs with Pinto Beans and Cotija Cheese delivers tender eggs with a mildly spicy kick), internationally inspired mains such as Palak Dal (Spinach Dal with Cumin and Mustard Seeds) and Tuscan Shrimp and Beans, or hearty vegetarian dishes such as Black Bean Burgers and Meatless "Meat" Sauce with Chickpeas and Mushrooms, this collection gives you 20 great reasons to put beans on the menu.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food, Reference

73 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2020

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!

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Reviews

[Susan Graham · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly canned bean recipes

I was very disappointed to find that few of the bean recipes (other than the lentil recipes) used dried beans. It seems odd to think that a book buyer that loves beans so much they they would seek out a bean-only cookbook would want canned bean recipes. I would expect an option for either canned or dried beans for any recipe where canned beans are an option.

[T · Rating 3 out of 5]

While it’s right there in the title, this book still feels uncharacteristically short, given it’s from the good folks at America’s Test Kitchen. Usually, their cookbooks pack a significant heft. Despite the brevity and not exactly inspired, beans are a great ingredient and the other ingredients called for are mostly affordable and easily accessible for cooks of all backgrounds.

[Simon Salas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, easy recipes

I make a lot of beans and had grown tired of my standard recipes. This cookbook gave me some new ideas and recipes I could riff off of to make my own. Nothing revolutionary just good, basic recipes.

[Honest Mabel · Rating 3 out of 5]

don’t spend more than .99

So 20 ways but I would have expected at least other beans that can make the recipe work too if a cookbook had a novella this would be it’s annoying little sister

[Karen L. Heffner · Rating 1 out of 5]

Maybe one recipe I would cook

Very disappointed in American Test Kitchen. So many poor recipes when they only have us 20. Certainly not worth the money.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't find anything inspiring or new.

[Sarah Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d be willing to try nearly every recipe in this book.

[Lisa Karen Manis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yum

Several tasty sounding recipes for beans. Great idea and quick proteins , I plan on making several of these recipes for myself.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5

A variety of bean recipes from different cuisines.

[Charmayne Croy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mostly all Natural ingredients!

Like the use of mostly natural ingredients and the type of recipes. Good use of seasonings!
Nice variety of beans!

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh

Nothing new here. Still decent recipes, but they are found elsewhere multiple times. Was hoping for new work and techniques.