Officially, dried beans have a minimum shelf life of one to two years, per the USDA. Unofficially, they last…basically forever. Dried beans are considered non-perishable. After two to three years, the ...

Packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, they are also quite low in fat. They are known as “nutrient dense” foods, meaning they provide a lot of nutrition per calorie.

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If you grow beans for drying in the garden, harvest time is here. Dried beans are ready for harvest as soon as the pods turn completely dry and begin to crack open. After the dried pods are harvested, ...

Don’t throw out that empty glass pickle jar. Use it to store dry beans, lentils or coffee. When the brown sugar is gone, save the bag because it makes a fine container for walnuts or pecans. And when ...