Eating raw or undercooked beans poses a health risk because of the potential presence of lectins, according to the European ...
EFSA says raw or undercooked beans can trigger health risks across all ages, urging proper soaking and boiling to deactivate harmful lectins.
Plenty of vegetables can be enjoyed as-is, but some produce items are simply better when cooked. Here's 11 veggies that benefit from some extra preparation.