16 Bean Soup by Dhana

Pumpkin, Barley, Lentil & Turkey Stew (w/ Vegetarian Alternative) by BlessedOne Smith

This dish is so easy to make and it does not take too long either. You can also add carrots, diced mushrooms, and baby spinach to the stew. If you add mushrooms and baby spinach, do so right towards the end before you turn off the heat so that the…

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus by Teri A

This is a great high protein snack or appetizer. Add other elements such as artichoke hearts, olives or mixed veggies to create diverse variations of this recipe. The options are endless!

17 Bean Barley Soup Flavored with Smoked Ham Hocks and Spices by Vivien

Hearty comfort food with Southern/Asian influences --17 bean and barley soup flavored with smoked ham hocks, herbs, smoked paprika, fresh ginger and Asian sauces

Vegetarian Black Bean Burger by Chef Chuck

Great food for you veggie-heads!

Vegan Black Bean Salad with Peppers, Sweet Corn and Cilantro by Chef Chuck

A healthy vegan/vegetarian dish packed with flavor!

smoky refried beans by Deb Theisen

Green bean Bake by Deb Theisen

Black Bean Soup by Carolinaheartstrings

We are soup lovers at my house and The Husband and I are big fans of black beans, so . . . . you can see where this is leading right? Yep, a big pot of hot satisfying black bean soup with your favorite salad, biscuit or corn bread concoction on the side and you have the perfect meal!

Beans, Greens and Sausage Soup by sf

I found a mix of baby winter greens to use with this, but you can use whatever you like from spinach and chard to baby kale.

Chorizo Sausage and Beans by Carolinaheartstrings

Nothing says “cold weather classic” to me like one of my childhood favorites, beanies and weenies. At my house that is what we called pork and beans with hot dogs cut up and mixed together and baked in the oven. I loved it! My mother always made a pan of corn bread to go with it and I remember eating it when the weather was cold…

Ham & Bean Stew by Gretchen Wasniewski

This is a hearty and healthy Spring stew. It is easy to make, can be made in advance and stores in the refrigerated for several days.

Green Bean Casserole by sally

Mickey's Baked Beans by sally

If you have time, make a day ahead of time and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor.

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…