Expensive
$1.99 yo unlock one recipe? No thanks
Misleading
Doesn’t specify what the in-app purchase is- free is one recipe per category, and there aren’t very many recipes even included in the one dollar purchase. Deleted.
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Discover and prepare delicious plant-based meals with this comprehensive recipe app. It offers step-by-step cooking instructions, adjustable serving sizes, and a smart shopping list generator. Explore recipes by ingredient and access helpful cooking tips.
✓52 plant-based recipes
✓Step-by-step cooking instructions with timers
✓Adjustable serving sizes
✓Smart shopping list with sharing
✓Browse recipes by ingredient
✓Cooking tips and conversions
✓Metric and imperial unit support
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What's New in Plants & Beans
2.2
April 3, 2026
This update brings powerful new features to help you cook smarter: - Three new recipes. - Adjustable servings: Scale any recipe up or down with the new serving size controls. All ingredient amounts update instantly. - Multiple concurrent timers: Run separate timers for different steps in the same recipe. Each timer shows the recipe name and step number. - Prep time & servings: Every recipe now shows estimated cooking time and default serving size. - Share your shopping list: Send your grocery list to anyone via Messages, WhatsApp, email or AirDrop. - 5 new articles: Meal Prep Tips, Seasonal Cooking, Pantry Essentials, Cooking Techniques and Reducing Food Waste. - Browse by ingredient: New Explore tab lets you find recipes by main ingredient. - Shopping list sorting: Sort by name, grocery aisle or recipe source.
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FAQ
How many recipes does Plants & Beans offer?
Plants & Beans features a collection of 52 plant-based recipes across seven categories, including breakfast, main courses, desserts, and more. The collection is designed to grow over time.
Can I adjust the serving size of recipes in Plants & Beans?
Yes, you can easily adjust the serving size for any recipe using plus and minus buttons. All ingredient amounts will update instantly to match your selected quantity.
Does Plants & Beans have ads?
No, Plants & Beans is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a clean user experience without advertisements or tracking.
What devices is Plants & Beans available on?
Plants & Beans is available on both iPhone and iPad, with a design that adapts to different screen sizes for a native experience on each device.
How does the shopping list feature work in Plants & Beans?
You can add ingredients from any recipe directly to your shopping list with a single tap. The list automatically combines duplicate items and can be sorted alphabetically, by aisle, or by recipe, and then shared.
Can I switch between metric and imperial units in Plants & Beans?
Yes, Plants & Beans allows you to switch between metric and imperial units with a single tap. All temperatures, weights, and volumes will convert automatically within recipes.
What kind of cooking tips are available in Plants & Beans?
The app includes helpful articles on plant-based cooking, covering topics such as ingredient substitutions, herb conversions, protein sources, meal prep strategies, seasonal cooking, pantry essentials, and reducing food waste.
Is there an age rating for Plants & Beans?
Plants & Beans has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.