I am *all* about beans! They really are the magical fruit. There are a lot of great recipes in here, from many different cultures. There’s Italian, Spanish, Latin-American, Indian, even British beans on toast! The end also has a couple of bean desserts, and I’m excited to try them out.

Try this out in September!

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5 stars

Look, I'm vegan, so beans are an especially vital part of my life. I love cooking with them, eating them, and, it turns out, learning more about them. I discovered that last part while tearing through this fantastic, aptly titled book about, well, beans.

Non-vegans, don't be scared. Most of this book is targeted to your diet. Fellow vegans and nearby vegetarians, rejoice. You'll be able to adapt nearly all of these recipes with minimal effort. I bookmarked over a dozen of them, and most fall into that aforementioned group.

This is an incredibly visually appealing read. Most folks who engage with this book will see and hear about certain varieties of beans for the first time. The ideal scenario is obviously to access these specific beans directly, but even home cooks with less excellent access will be able to find workarounds.

From the appealing photos to the clear recipes to the adaptable content, there's a little something for everyone here. I can't wait to try out quite a few of these recipes!