“Beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat them, the more you toot! The more you toot, the better you feel. Beans, beans, for ev-er-y meal!” All joking aside, I tend to eat a decent amount of beans, but they are usually not the star of the meal. Instead, they may be added to a breakfast burrito, or as a simply-seasoned side to another meal. These recipes are ones where the beans take center stage. I usually keep a mixture of dried and canned beans in the pantry. When buying canned beans, I purchase ones that are not packed with salt and the recipes here reflect that. If you are using canned beans with added salt, it is probably best to not add additional salt until near the end of the cooking process and after tasting if possible.
This is a quick and highly versatile recipe that is more of a technique than something to follow exactly as described. The result is more portions than I would usually make for my needs, but can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and mixed with other things while reheating to obtain different […]
This soup has the spirit of a gumbo, but is gluten free as it uses lentils to thicken it instead of the traditional roux. It is also versatile in that you can add, subtract, or swap different vegetables, proteins, or herbs. For example, the original recipe calls for 4oz of smoked ham, and I have
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This is a simple, vegetarian chili recipe that can be customized to your tastes or what you have available. It freezes well and can be reheated in the microwave. Different vegetables and beans may be used, and cheese or sour cream make great toppings. Fresh beans may be used, but canned are easier and the
This is a base hummus recipe that is very smooth and creamy. Other things can be added to it as desired. For example I have mixed in things such as cooked spinach and roasted red bell peppers. You may adjust times and liquid to make a consistency you like. I prefer a smooth but somewhat
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I have tried a number of black bean burger recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The patties do not crumble which has always been an issue for the thicker patties I have made in the past, and have a nice crunch to them. I am not looking to try and replicate the
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This is a base hummus recipe that comes together quickly. Other things can be added to it as desired. For example I have mixed in things such as cooked spinach and roasted red bell peppers. You may adjust times and liquid to make a consistency you like. I prefer a smooth but somewhat thick result,
