From butter to broad, beans are now the ultimate foodie choice. Here’s how they became the ingredient of the moment

Bean recipe by Bold Bean Co

Credit: Bold Bean Co

Food and Drink


From butter to broad, beans are now the ultimate foodie choice. Here’s how they became the ingredient of the moment

By Holly Bullock

8 months ago

7 min read

They’re filling the shelves of cult delis and taking over TikTok – even Stanley Tucci is cooking with them. But why have beans seen such a status shift?


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