You can cook different beans together if they soften at similar rates, but variety and age can make one type finish before another. For more guidance, see [how to soak dried beans](/how-to-soak-dried-beans/) and [how to cook kidney beans safely](/how-to-cook-kidney-beans-safely/).
Essential Concepts
Match beans by cooking time. Boil soaked kidney beans vigorously for 30 minutes before simmering.
