Like all beans, cranberry beans are protein-rich. Per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a 100-gram serving of uncooked cranberry beans contains a healthy 24 grams of protein.

Transfer the beans to a slow cooker. Add the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, water and oregano and stir well. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Uncover and stir in the farro, tomatoes, vinegar ...

I’ve already been taking full advantage, simmering them by the potsful with herbs, garlic and olive oil (cover the shucked beans with salted water, add a few thyme sprigs, some smashed peeled ...