Collard greens with white beans and sausage by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Fresh lime juice makes braised collards and silky white beans deliciously tangy.

Bean and barley stew by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This very traditional Croatian recipe has many equally delicious variations. It is very nutritious, healthy and feeds crowds.

Black Bean Burgers with Creamed Onions by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious Black Bean Burgers for lunch or supper option. Incredibly flavorful.

Summer fresh pinto beans by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Flavorful fresh pinto beans with vegetables is a traditional summer dish from the Northwest Croatia. Can be eaten hot or cold (even better!). Also, don't skip lovage: it gives a truly exceptional taste to the beans.

Vermont Baked Beans by Micheline

These are my favourite baked beans because they remain white when cooked and just sweet enough. I always double the recipe. Freezes well.

Sausage & Bacon Baked Beans (A.K.A. Pork & Bean Casserole) by Carolina Create

This is one of my husband's most favorite dishes. Not hard to make and is a great dish for any dinner, barbecue or just a meal at home.

Black Bean Burger by Carolinaheartstrings

In an effort to eat healthier in the New Year, I decided to try my hand at making a black bean burger. Not too bad. I liked it a lot and this particular recipe can be spiced up or down depending on your own individual taste. I used ingredients and spices that I had in my pantry so this recipe can just be a starting point idea for…

Croatian bean stew with smoked pork ribs by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

A typical Croatian dish for cold winter days.

Creamy Black Bean Magic Bowls by Smokinhotchef

South of the border gone wild. These flavorful gems are a big hit with basic taco sides to mix and match to your pleasure. Soaked over night and full of complex spice notes, these beans are a home run and can easily be your favorite Less-meat main dish or a super sassy side!!

BAKED BEANS by Marcel

I HAD THIS AT THE GOING AWAY PARTY FOR KEN ELLISON IN 2011. The recipe was supplied by Tammy Blackburn

Crispy Falafel with Yogurt by Keli Calderon

Chickpeas Veggie Burger Patties by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

This recipe is perfect for camping trips because it doesn’t spoil fast and it is also very filling. I don’t normally fry veggies but I had to finish this dish super-fast and I chose the easy but not-so-healthy path. Anyway, even though I fried the burgers I used a small amount of oil and I also fried them for a very short time. The…

Black-eyed peas and kale stew by seemichellecook

A hearty and healthy stew full of flavour and perfect for freezing.

Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari) by John Spottiswood

Wow, this is such a wonderful dish and so easy to cook! The keys to this dish are the yellow lentils, fried potatoes, and cumin seed. You can change out the other vegetables (spinach is a nice addition as it adds to the creaminess of the dish). Make sure you fry the cumin seed and potatoes over sufficiently high heat that the cumin…

Uncle Sidney's Red Beans by Amos Miller

There are two ways to go here: smoked meats (sausage, rib tips, neck bones, ham, country bacon), OR pickled meat. Either way, you'll obtain a rich flavor profile and a satisfying meal. One, warm, soft, and smokey; one tangy, slightly sharp, sort of barbeque-y, but it's always PORK and beans in the end.. My culinary mentor, whom I…