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Spice up your dinner with this scrumptious dish that can be used as an appetizer or can accompany any kind of meat.

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.

Gourmet glazed nuts with peanuts and pecans, blanched then baked with sugar and butter until golden and crunchy. Sweet, salty, and perfect for holiday gift-giving.

Stir-fried vegetables with brown rice, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and garlic. A quick vegan side dish that comes together in 25 minutes with pantry staples.

Mexican pita pizzas layer black beans, Pico de Gallo, and melted cheese on crispy pita rounds for a fast appetizer or weeknight dinner. Ready in 20 minutes with easy Tex-Mex toppings.

Single-serving noodle bake with cooked noodles, green beans, and melted cheddar cheese, finished with a sprinkle of paprika. A budget-friendly diabetic-friendly weeknight bake.

Hearty steak and bean chowder with cubed sirloin, spicy chili beans, russet potatoes, and tomato. One-pot meal somewhere between chili and beef stew, ready in 45 minutes.

A quick Cajun red beans and rice with canned kidney beans, chopped sausage, Creole seasoning, and Louisiana hot sauce. Thick, spicy, and on the table in 30 minutes for a weeknight taste of New Orleans.

Quick vegetarian chili with kidney beans, chili tomatoes, cumin, and salt-free seasoning. Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of simmering for a low-sodium meatless meal.

The grilled chicken adds the "pop" to this traditional tex-mex recipe. I made this on game day for my boyfriend and me, and it was a hit!

Homemade chickpea falafel patties with cilantro, parsley, scallions, garlic, and cumin. A vegetarian Middle Eastern burger made from scratch with slow-cooker prepped chickpeas.

Massive fire camp chili recipe scaled to feed 1,200 people. Pinto beans, ground beef, bacon, jalapenos, and chili powder simmered for 6 hours over an open fire. A true crowd feeder.

Peppery Portuguese-style pasta with a chunky vegetable sauce of tomatoes, leeks, carrots, and French beans spiked with hot chili sauce over spaghetti.

Tex-Mex tortilla stack: flour tortillas layered with shredded chicken, jicama, refried beans, avocado dip, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese. A no-cook cake-style casserole cut into wedges.

Fettuccine with a thick black bean and roasted garlic sauce made from 12 cloves of garlic, pureed beans, and V8 juice. A hearty, vegan-friendly pasta with bold garlic punch.

Quick Caribbean-inspired chicken with curry, lime, green beans, and coconut simmered with noodles in one pot. Uses leftover cooked chicken for a 25-minute weeknight meal.