These 450+ vibrant recipes invite you to explore the wide world of beans and grains (including heirloom varieties) and enjoy these carbs with benefits every day. If you can boil water or open a can, you are on your way to hearty breakfast burritos, homey soups and chilis, stir-fries, risottos, and outstanding side dishes. Vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores are all invited to the table. We rinsed, we brined, we boiled, and we stewed a hill of beans and a mountain of grains so you'll know exactly what to do with these powerhouse foods. This two-in-one cookbook shows you how to make from-scratch creamy beans and tender grains and use them everywhere, in Okinawan Taco Rice and Braised Chicken and Lentils as well as new favorites that include Chickpea Bouillabaisse, Bean Bourguinon, and Curried Fonio. Your endless exceptional dinner options are here.