Warm Fennel & Chickpea Antipasto by Caroline Caron

Such a wonderful appetizer (or side dish) that reminds me of something rustic and Italian!

Beans Tuscany Improv by Rich H

Lacking most of the ingredients for the typical Tuscan Bean recipe I decided to improvise. This dish is quick, easy to make, full of fiber and is low fat.

Garbanzo Bean Soup by Suzi

This garbanzo bean soup is very nourishing and quite easy to prepare. It has a tomato based broth using tomato paste. This is one of the first dishes that I learned how to make when I stopped eating meat, over forty years ago. Back then I ate cheese sandwiches with lettuce and garlic powder everyday until I realized I needed to…

Polenta Smothered in Lentils by Suzi

Beans and legumes are a staple of the vegetarian diet. Both contain large amounts of protein and are also high in dietary fiber. When mixed with grains they become a complete protein. I have made this particular lentil recipe for many years and usually eat it with brown rice. I decided to see how well the lentils would go…

Venetian Bean and Potato Soup by DCMH

Tuscan Beans by Dennis Biancuzzo

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Chick Pea Soup, Milanese Style by Dennis Biancuzzo

Beans and Sausage Stew by ShaleeDP

Another easy stew that I enjoy with my daughter. I learned from Taste-AU