Minnow's Weeknight Nicoise Salad
Some of the Rancho Gordo staff attended a somewhat brutal trade show earlier in the year. There really wasn't a lot of great food unless you craved "healthy" overly processed...
Recipes
Black Garbanzo Salad with Tuna and Artichoke Hearts
Beans and tuna are always a good match. Here we paired our Black Garbanzo beans with Bonito del Norte Tuna and added some marinated vegetables for flavor and texture. The...
White Bean, Kale, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Some salads feel like a supporting dish, and some feel like they can stand on their own. We can assure you that this one, loaded with beans, kale, avocado, and...
French Green Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots and Thyme
A pile of lentils tossed with a simple vinaigrette makes the perfect base for just about anything: roasted vegetables, fish, or chicken. You can serve this salad warm or at...
Fennel, Celery, and Moro Bean Salad
We are always encouraging you to cook a pot of beans and see where it leads you. Here's a salad that Steve created after cooking a pot of Moro beans...
Ellen Kanner's Fireworks Black Bean and Mango Salad
Photo credit: Ellen Kanner Friend of the Bean Ellen Kanner created this recipe a few years ago to bring to a friend's annual Fourth of July party that was not...
Nugget Market’s Herbed Fennel French Lentil Salad
Photo credit: Nugget Markets Nugget Markets, founded in Woodland, California in 1926, is one of our favorite grocery store chains around. They focus on high quality products, including a great...
Buckeye Beans and Bulgur with Preserved Lemons
Any firm salad bean, such as Mayocoba, Santa Maria Pinquito, or Domingo Rojo, can replace the Buckeye beans here.Once you start using preserved lemons, you’ll want to use them often....
Peruvian Lima Bean Salad (Ensalada de pallares)
In Peru, the fresh chile of choice is ají amarillo, but you'll have a hard time finding those in the U.S. Manzano, habanero, or serrano chiles would all be great...
Chef Sarah Scott's Green Baby Lima and Tahini Dip
Aside from being a huge Fan of Beans, Chef Sarah Scott is one of Napa's favorite chefs. She co-authored the wonderful The Wild Table with Connie Green. She was also...
Paella with White Beans, Chicken, and Artichokes
There are countless variations on paella, a Spanish dish that originates from the rice-producing region of Valencia. Inspired by a recipe from chef Katie Button of Cúrate in Asheville, North...
(BRINED) TINGA DE FRIJOLES
Paola Briseño-González's newsletter, Fresca, is just what we need as we head into better weather. Her recipes come from her coastal Mexican roots and Southern California life. We like her a...
Oaxacan-Style Rio Zape Bean Soup with Shrimp and Chile
This creamy, somewhat elegant bean soup, inspired by a recipe from Patricia Quintana, serves a crowd. You can cook more shrimp if you like. If you are not a fan...
Jenny Rosenstrach’s Shortcut Minestrone
Jenny Rosenstrach is a food writer and New York Times bestselling cookbook author. She has written the popular Dinner: A Love Story blog for over a decade. She shared this recipe...
Monsieur Marcel's SPRING AYOCOTE PISTOU VEGETABLE SOUP
If you are in Los Angeles, Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market & Bistro is a go-to spot for Rancho Gordo beans, both to take home and enjoy at their bistro. Executive Chef...
Lukas Volger's Cheesy Cabbage and White Bean Soup
Lukas Volger is a cookbook author, culinary content creator, recipe developer, food stylist, and certified Bean Freak. This soup is from his book Start Simple. He says: "This fantastic soup...