Dried beans

Dried beans are legumes that have been completely dehydrated to give them a long shelf life. Before use, they usually need to be soaked in water and then boiled until soft. Examples are brown beans, kidney beans, white beans and black beans. They are widely used in soups, stews and vegetarian dishes. Dried beans are popular because of their long storage life, low price and high nutritional value, such as protein and fiber.