Tuscan Bean Soup
This recipe was submitted for our recipe contest! We are looking forward to giving it a try, as we hope you are too! Thanks Alivia!! It sounds delicious! You’ll Need 1 pound Navy beans, dried, or other white bean of choice 10 cups water 1/2 cup olive oil 1...
Endive Beet and Red Onion Salad
This dish provides some great color and is a nutritious and delicious side. You’ll Need ½ pound raw beets, trimmed 3 heads of Belgian Endives, medium 1 red onion 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar salt and pepper 3 Tablespoons olive oil 4 Tablespoons finely chopped...
Asian Inspired Rice Bowls
Looking for a quick weeknight meal? This one is easy to make and can have many variations. Ingredients Cooked brown rice Avocado Green onion, chopped Sesame Seeds Soybeans, shelled Shredded carrot Soy sauce Directions Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with toppings of choice. Give a tiny drizzle...
A Lovely Lentil Soup
Give this soup a try; we have a heavy hunch that if you do, it’ll become a go to recipe for you. Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and...
Black-Eyed Peas and Rice Salad
Start your New Year off with bean recipes! Beans are a super food and this is one of the many bonuses they may offer our health. This is a unique dish that is easy to prepare. You’ll Need 1 1/2 cups cooked black-eyed peas 3 cups hot cooked rice...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with (or without) Bacon
Looking for a holiday side dish that many will enjoy? Give this recipe a try. You’ll Need 1 pound brussels sprouts Olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) or 2 pieces of thick cut bacon and one tablespoon olive oil or about 1 tablespoon bacon grease and 1 tablespoon olive oil...
Lentils and Hearty Greens Soup
Try this soup for a cold winter day. It is also a nice balance for all the rich holiday foods. Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and pepper to...
Crostini
Try this appetizer that is lovely for holiday gatherings. You’ll Need French baguette Olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 F Thinly slice bread into approximately ¼ inch thick pieces. Lightly coat both sides in olive oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Test...
Beet Green Apple Salad
This salad is to your liking but here are some guidelines to work with: Ingredients 3 Boiled peeled and diced beets 1/2 diced Green apple 1/2 Tablespoon Red onion or a sweet onion finely chopped 1 Tablespoon White wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive oil Salt to taste Directions...
Cowboy Caviar
Thank you Raana T. for your recipe submission and what a GREAT name for a recipe! INGREDIENTS 3 Roma tomatoes diced 2 ripe avocados diced ½ cup red onion diced 15 oz black beans rinsed/drained 15 oz black eyed peas rinsed/ drained 1 ½ cups frozen sweet corn or...
Garlic Green Beans
Green beans are a blank palate. Jazz them up; this one is bursting with flavor. You’ll Need 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions Steam beans for 5 to...
Beans and Greens
You know what’s an amazingly healthy food? White beans. You know what’s another amazingly healthy food? Greens. So add these up and you a turbo booster mega dose of healthiness! Plus, the deliciousness factor here is through the roof … you’re welcome! You’ll Need 4 large garlic...