494 beans grain recipes

Feijão preto is a Brazilian-style black bean stew slow-simmered with onion, garlic, orange, tomato and coriander, served over brown rice with toasted bread crumbs and orange slices.

Creamy white beans bound with garlicky spinach puree and soft bread crumbs, seasoned with oregano and thyme. A hearty, plant-based side dish with earthy flavor.

Fassoulatha, the classic Greek white bean soup slow-simmered with olive oil, carrots, celery, and oregano. Vegan, hearty, and finished with a splash of white wine vinegar.

Thin-pounded beef chuck marinated in lime, ginger, and chile, broiled with charred green beans and carrots, wrapped in tortillas with mint, lettuce, and peanut sauce. Thai meets Tex-Mex.

Tropical black bean and papaya relish with crunchy jicama, cinnamon-spiced beans, and a citrus-sherry dressing. A fresh, vibrant side dish that's vegan and ready in about an hour.

Fava bean and tiny pasta salad with blanched carrots, chives, and a red wine vinegar-basil dressing. A light, marinated vegan side served at room temperature.

Fava beans simmered or refried with onion, Roma tomato, and cilantro. A flexible Mexican-style habas preparation, two methods in one, great as a side or stuffed in tacos.

Apricot couscous with dried apricots and cardamom, made in the microwave in under 10 minutes. A fragrant, fruity side dish with just five ingredients.

Pickled dilled beans canned with fresh dill, garlic, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Crunchy whole green beans in a tart vinegar brine, the Bloody Mary garnish you'll never run out of.

Lemony Rotelli with Zucchini, Cannellini Beans, & Mint recipe

A scrumptious dish that's healthy and perfect for the beautiful summer weather!

Saucy Caribbean black beans simmered with fresh ginger, allspice, thyme, and orange juice. Vegan, high-fiber, and full of island flavor in about 40 minutes.

A slow-simmered lamb chili with black beans, fresh ginger, allspice, and Zinfandel wine. Beans cook with lamb bones for deep flavor. Best made a day ahead for the richest taste.

Pasta with black beans and spinach in jarred pasta sauce, topped with Parmesan. A protein-packed vegetarian dinner using pantry staples and frozen spinach, ready in 25 minutes.

Cajun skillet beans with black-eyed peas, the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, plus tomatoes, thyme, and a pinch of cayenne. A quick, hearty vegetarian Cajun side.

Taco lentils simmer green lentils until tender, then bake them in a smoky pureed ancho chile and tomato sauce spiced with cumin and chili. A high-protein, high-fiber vegan stand-in for taco meat.