Tuscan Bean Soup
This is a delightful soup that incorporates beans into the diet and the leftovers taste even better. You’ll Need 2 slices bacon, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 carrot, chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons flour 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 3 cups beef...
Beans and Greens
A delicious dish that benefits our cholesterol too! You’ll need 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 can or 1 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans (reserve 1/3 cup of the liquid) 1 1/2 pounds chopped kale Salt and...
Quick Refried Beans
Beans are one of the healthiest foods on the planet and benefit cholesterol control too! They can be prepared in so many different ways so experiment with them by mixing in some cheese, hot peppers or hot sauce. You’ll Need 2 cups cooked pinto beans, divided 1/2 cup water...
A Healthy Taco Salad
I know, I know, taco salads are typically associated with bar food, horrible eating habits, and WAY too much beer!! But that doesn’t mean we can get all the healthy benefits of this super salad … you just have to control consumption. Try this at home … it’s delicious and...
Simple Beans and Rice
This is not a recipe you will have time to make after a typical workday, but when you put it together on the weekend, you will have it to eat all through the week. You’ll Need: · 1 pound dry red beans · 1/4 cup olive oil · 1...
New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Well as we all know, the new year is just around the corner. Here is a meal to help you bring in the luck! You’ll Need 2 cups black-eyed peas, dried 2 quart of water, more if needed 1 ham bone with “trimmings” 3 onions, medium, chopped 2 Bay...
Basil and Bean Soup
Make beans a regular part of your diet. They are super for heart health and cholesterol control.You’ll Need 1/2 pound dried white kidney beans or great northern beans 1 pound lean stewing meat, cut in 1″ cubes 2 small zucchini (unpeeled), diced 2 turnips, peeled and diced 1 large potato, peeled...
Chili
Chili time is here. Try this variation in which a great secret ingredient is the splash of red wine vinegar. You’ll Need 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 ½ cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 pound ground pork 1 can kidney beans 1 ½...
Mexican Style Pinto Beans
It’s men’s health month and beans are a super food for all. Give pinto bean recipe a try. You’ll Need 2 slices of bacon 3 jalapeno chilies, stems and seeds removed and diced 1 small onion, diced 4 cups cooked pinto beans along with the juice 1 large tomato,...
Muli-layered Party dip
You’ll Need: 16 oz. can refried beans 1 C grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 1/3 C black ripe olives, sliced, pitted, and drained 1 large tomato, chopped 1 C sour cream 1 C guacamole 1 C salsa tortilla chips Directions: Using a 10-inch glass pie plate or baking...
Chili Everyone Loves
Submitted by Linda at Westinghouse. Thank you Linda! You’ll Need: 1 Onion 1 Green Pepper 1 Can dark red kidney beans w/ juice 1 lb hot sausage 2 large cans whole tomatoes w/ juice 2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp chili powder Directions: Cook &...