Bean Gratin by John Spottiswood

This delicious and healthy recipe can be made with any variety of white bean, dried or canned. I used dried cannellini beans. Great Northern beans or other white beans will work too. I served this with a delicious Pork Stew, but I think it would go well with any hearty meat or poultry dish. It took me back to our summer visit to…

16 Bean Soup by Dhana

Old school Pinto Beans by Tim Campbell

Best old school beans ever!

Kidney Bean Chili with Turkey, Tempeh, or Beef by Nancy Miyasaki

This is reminiscent of the chili my mother used to make. It is hearty and flavorful. I make it with turkey, the base recipe is for beef, and my good friend makes it with tempeh. Take your pick...it's delicious any way you make it. Good choices for condiments are diced tomatoes and avocado, chopped green or red onions, chopped…

Giada's White Bean Dip/Spread by Phyllis Smith

She calls this a sort of Italian version of hummus. It's excellent for dipping with pita bread or spreading on crostini.

Pakal by alaafared

Is a recipe for winter is nutritious and easy consisting of boiled beans well, oil, eggs and bitter orange juice and bread clip into small pieces

German Style Green Beans by sally

Lemon~Pecan Green Beans by "Cheffie Cooks"

Lovely side dish full of flavor!

Spiced Coconut-Red Lentil Soup by Kimberly Lindstrom

Coconut and lentils are a super yummy combo. This recipe is yet another reason I love my immersion blender.

Spicy Black Eyed Peas by Tanya Noyes

Very spicy Black eyed peas. If you want more heat add the cayenne if you dare!!!!

Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Crockpot Chili by Salad Foodie

Ensuring good luck for the New Year means including black-eyed peas on your menu. This chili makes for a hearty crockpot dish with "attitude" for New Year's Eve. I based it on a recipe from Phyllis Good's Fix-it and Forget It Christmas Cookbook, and liked the results so much I won't limit making this just at New Year's. Add corn…

Jennie's Senate Navy Bean Soup by Janice Corriveau

My mom's fabulous Senate Navy Bean Soup...from her recipe card that's at least 30 years old!

Crunchy Green Bean Salad by Jennifer Bass

madhur jaffrey's chana dal by Patricia

Lentils creamy soup by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I like crème soups very much but my boyfriend absolutely hates them, this is the reason why I rarely make them. This one is delicious. I love lentils not only for their flavor but also because lentils are high in proteins. Did you know that 100g of lentils contain more proteins than 100g of beef meat?! Well you know now!