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Crispy deep-fried bean curd cubes with a spicy peanut dipping sauce made with roasted peanuts, rice vinegar, cilantro, and chile oil. A quick vegetarian appetizer.

Vegetarian bean pate purees a 7-bean and barley mix with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin into a thick Mediterranean-style spread. Serve chilled with whole wheat bread or crackers.

Noodles with hot meat sauce featuring ground beef, spicy bean sauce, ginger, and garlic over Beijing-style noodles with bean sprouts. A Sichuan-inspired dish ready in 30 minutes.

Black bean and salsa salad with corn, celery, scallions, and fresh cilantro. A no-cook diabetic-friendly vegetarian salad dressed simply with salsa and red wine vinegar. Pantry-pull lunch in 15 minutes.

Spicy bean thread noodles stir-fried with ground beef, chili bean sauce, and garlic in a savory chicken broth sauce. A Sichuan-inspired glass noodle dish with serious heat.

Honey almond parfait is a frozen mousse-style dessert with whipped cream, honey-sweetened sabayon, and toasted sliced almonds. A French-inspired semifreddo that skips the ice cream machine.

Green beans and corn casserole topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs and slivered almonds. A creamy potluck classic with sour cream, cream of celery, and grated cheese baked until golden.

Whiskey-marinated smoked chicken grilled over wood chips with a mushroom and green onion whiskey sauce. Bold, smoky Tennessee barbecue flavor in every bite.

Wok-braised vegetables with cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, and zucchini finished with cashews. A simple stir-fry technique that keeps every vegetable crisp-tender.

Cold beet borscht with canned beet juice, tomato juice, lemon, and a yogurt swirl. No-cook chilled summer soup ready in minutes plus a brief chill. Diabetic-friendly and refreshing.

This is a hearty sweet and sour meat soup that can be used as a main dish.

A vibrant Persian beet and yogurt dip with golden butter-fried onions and crushed garlic. Earthy, tangy, and stunning in color, Borani-ye Choghandar is a beautiful addition to any mezze spread.

Another slow cooker recipe for a succulent dish that will have your family eager to help you set the table.

Young artichokes and fava beans stewed slowly in olive oil with garlic, fresh thyme, and winter savory. A rustic Mediterranean vegetable braise perfect for spring.

Stovetop popcorn popped with a real vanilla bean right in the hot oil, then tossed with melted butter, sugar, and scraped vanilla seeds. Sweet, fragrant, and wildly addictive.

Simple pasta fagioli with red kidney beans, elbow macaroni, olive oil, garlic, onion, and celery. A no-frills Italian bean and pasta dish ready in 30 minutes.