Chickpea Brownies by Paula Nicholson

These actually turned out really great! I am doing weight watchers and saw a recipe for black bean brownies. Unfortunately, I did not have any black beans but had chickpeas and have made cookies with chickpeas before and they were great. I took a chance and these brownies actually turned out really decadent with no funky after…

Spinach and Red Kidney Bean Salad by The Blender Girl

There are tons of delicious spinach salad recipes out there. But this recipe holds a special place in my heart. We have been eating this in my family for years. My auntie contributed this spinach salad to a charity cook book, and we have all been sucking in the spinach with gratitude ever since. The original recipe contained fried…

Baked Beans by A.L. Wiebe

I found this recipe in an old recipe book from the 1940's when I was a young bride in the early 1970's. At the time, I thought, "wow this is ancient"! lol. Well, after my disastrous first meatloaf (came out the size of a hockey puck lol), I forged ahead and gave this a try. How brave, but I finally succeeded! This has never failed…

Frijoles Refritos, or Refried Beans by Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico

"Refried" beans in Mexico means well cooked, not cooked again. Frijoles refritos are served on the side for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Use them for making Huevos Rancheros, burritos or as the base for a Mexican inspired dip.

Mashed Favas with Warm Tomatoes and Feta by Mark Bittman

Fava beans come in many forms, and you can use any of them in this recipe. If you have the time to cook a batch, dried favas (the most traditional) will give you a nuttier flavor and a deep, coffee-colored dish with complex flavors. (Buy split dried favas instead of whole, or you'll have to squeeze them out of their skins after you…

Chicken Tortilla Chili by Hilary

almost similar to chicken tortilla soup only thicker...kids and hubby love this...best to use after taco night...and good for a fall day...

Four Bean Casserole by michelle

Beans with Nutmeg by Brett Ede

Cilantro Lime Taco Soup by Robyn Medlin

Well, I may be “Grill Girl” but I still use my stove top from time to time just to make sure I remember how. This week we got hit by a tropical depression so the grilling conditions were less than ideal. However, it was the perfect time to be cozy inside and make this hearty soup. Here’s a little secret you don’t have to tell your…

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…

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.

Harvest Bean Soup by Kathy Foster

Baked Lentils with Cheddar Cheese by Poeticsoup

This is a classic comfort food for me, high in protein and great for my veggie friends. I love lentils in everything, but it's especially a stand out all on it's own and a perfect meal with hot bread and a side salad... Enjoy!

Farmhouse Bean Soup by Cindy McNamara

To me, navy bean soup is a requirement once the weather cools off. This is a meatless version that includes dice potatoes and crisp green beans added at the very end of cooking.A hambone or a smoked turkey wing would be yummy!

Test by Angel Gonzales

This is a test for me to see how this works