Garbanzo Bean Spread by Unknown Chef

So, I was looking for an easy meal to make for a lazy Friday night. I poked around the various vegan and vegetarian recipe sites. Came across spreads and found garbanzo bean spreads. Read several of the recipes and decided to make it but with our favorite ingredients. One time I paired the spread with homemade french fries.…

Spicy Sixteen Bean Slow Cooker Soup by Victoria Prehn

With only 15 minutes prep in the morning, you can have a delicious bowl of hearty soup waiting for you when you get home from work!

Restaurant style chick pea gravy|Channa batura gravy by Lourdes Princy

Thick spicy chick pea gravy to go with breads and indian flat breads.

Making Homemade Tofu by Victoria Prehn

Ever wonder how you'd live without tofu if you found yourself a survivor in a real-life episode of Revolution with no grocery store to depend upon. Well now you don't have to wonder. Making homemade tofu is easy! All you need is soy beans, water and coagulant.

Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas w/ Garlicky Kale Salad & Gardein Patty by Victoria Prehn

If you enjoy bold flavors, this is the perfect bowl of food to wake you up out of your winter slumber.

Tuscan inspired skillet potatoes, brussels sprouts and cranberry beans by Meera Nalavadi

Limas and Salsa on Naan by Rich H

Using up some leftovers can lead to a pretty good dish now and again. This one came about after a long weekend away. I decided to use some leftover Naan bread, red peppers and green onions. It was a very satisfying meal, served with fresh fruit and a nice red wine.

Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus by Peanut Butter and Peppers

Spicy, cream, smooth hummus dip. Perfect for dipping vegetables, crackers or topping on sandwiches.

Mexican Black Bean Salad by Peanut Butter and Peppers

A colorful, healthy salad that can be put together in a matter of minutes. Perfect for a side dish or as a taco filling.

Texas Caviar by Rich H

I guess there are almost as many variations of this dish as there are Texans! This is one handed down to us which we love.

Chili with a Choke by Rich H

Funny sounding name - but before you run off without trying this great chili recipe...what else could I call it with the addition of delicious, quartered artichokes that provide just the right bit of tangy flavor? Oh and something else you don't typically find in chili - potato! Trust me, this chili recipe is delish!

Green beans with sesame seeds: great vegan dish! by Helenscooking

I love this recipe in winter and summer; you can cook those with fresh or frozen beans. Easy, fast and delicious! Good for the holiday table and for an everyday meal.

Black Bean Veggie Nuggets by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

This recipe resembles the traditional Romanian meat nuggets recipe which honestly is delicious but really unhealthy. I used a very small amount of oil, gluten free flour and black beans which are a lot better than the white ones because they contain more fibers and have an impressive amount of antioxidants.

Southern Style Rice and Beans by Rich H

We wanted to add a few ingredients to make this Southern style rice and bean dish a complete, balanced one-dish meal! Adding green bell pepper, peas and kale did the trick. And it's delicious too!

Spanish Style Beans and Rice by Rich H

This vegan adaptation of traditional Spanish Style Beans and Rice is a nice light dish. Plate it with some fresh fruit slices for added color and flavor and you have a lovely, healthy dinner. If you choose to go more traditional, simply hard boil, peel and dice 2 eggs as a topping garnish and add it prior to serving.