Shell beans are nature’s nutritional powerhouses tucked inside protective pods. Fresh from the garden or dried for long-term use, these versatile legumes add hearty flavor and protein to countless ...

Some dishes are almost impossible to savor unless you have a garden. Fresh shell beans are a perfect example. They are not a separate vegetable but a stage in the life of the bean, a brief moment in ...

These days, the food at my farmers’ market looks more Mediterranean than ever, with the last of the season’s peppers, squash, tomatoes and several varieties of shell beans on display. The most common ...