beans

Serious Eats has published a recipe that turns canned white beans into a cheesy carbonara-style dinner in 30 minutes. The dish swaps traditional cured pork and eggs for beans, offering a quick, budget-friendly pasta option for weeknight cooking. Food writers are highlighting it as an easy pantry-based take on the Italian classic.

Beans are having a moment on social media, with users sharing recipes and touting their benefits for protein, fibre, gut health and affordable eating. The American Council on Science and Health says the trend largely lives up to the hype, noting that beans are genuinely nutrient-dense, though it cautions that not every claim circulating online holds up to scrutiny.