4,254 besan recipes

Rustic cabbage soup with navy beans, egg noodles, and crispy crumbled bacon. Browned cabbage builds deep flavor in this filling, budget-friendly bowl.

Brown rice and kidney bean burgers seasoned with oregano, sage, and garlic. Easy vegan patties made in one bowl with pantry staples and pan-fried until golden. No breadcrumbs, no eggs.

Thai-style stir-fried bean sprouts with deep-fried tofu, tomatoes, red chilies, and oyster sauce. A quick vegetarian wok dish garnished with fresh cilantro.

Pureed black bean soup brightened with fresh orange zest and cilantro. Vegan, gluten-free, and high-fibre, with a separate-puree technique that gives velvety texture without losing bean character.

This simple side dish is a good source of fiber. Increase the portion size and it doubles as a meatless main dish.

Tender chicken and crisp asparagus stir-fried in a savory black bean sauce with garlic and ginger. Classic Chinese restaurant favorite that's faster to make at home than ordering takeout.

Quick Asian stir-fry of cabbage with crumbled tofu and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, seasoned with soy sauce and mirin. Vegan, low-carb, and on the table in under an hour.

Fragrant Thai-style coconut soup with silky tofu, lemongrass, galangal, and white miso. Brightened with lime juice, fresh basil, and chili. Serve over jasmine rice.

Roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts tossed with red beans in a tangy mustard-lemon dressing. A protein-packed vegetarian side that's hearty enough to serve as a light main course.

Bean-free turkey chili slow-cooked overnight with cocoa, cinnamon, and cumin for deep, complex flavor. A dump-and-go crockpot recipe using turkey thighs and fresh jalapeños.

Vegetarian Cajun red beans and brown rice simmered low and slow with onions, bell pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Hearty, meat-free, and full of bayou flavor.

Spicy black bean and corn casserole with cornmeal, green chilies, and stewed tomatoes. A one-bowl vegetarian Tex-Mex bake that comes together with pantry staples and feeds a crowd.

Note: 15 bean mixtures are available packaged in supermarkets and health food stores. If you prefer, make your own by combining equal amounts of dried blackeyed peas, red kidney beans, white kidney beans (cannellini), green lentils, split peas, black beans, yellow split peas, navy beans, cranberry (Roman, shell, or shell out) beans, great Northern beans, pinto beans, small white limas, red lentils, cow peas (field peas), and pink beans. Avoid using beans such as garbanzos and large lima beans, as these take longer to cook than other varities.

Low calorie green beans and bamboo shoots seasoned with ginger and butter, ready in under 10 minutes in the microwave. Gluten-free, low-carb side that pairs with stir-fries or roasted meats.

Instead of using the pot, try this easy crockpot recipe that will make a hearty meal your family will remember.

Very easy to make marinated broccoli salad that is easy to mix and match as your tastes dictate.