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Bean, okra, and tomato soup simmered with a ham bone for deep smoky flavor. A Southern classic that turns leftover ham into a hearty, satisfying soup.

Georgian khachapuri with hand-stretched dough layered with butter, folded envelope-style around a spiced red bean filling with caramelized onions and fresh cilantro.

Ham and potato skillet with green beans, celery, and thyme simmered in one pan and topped with Parmesan. A low-calorie, no-fuss dinner using leftover ham in about an hour.

Moong samosa filled with spiced mung beans, asafetida, mustard seeds, and amchur (green mango powder), deep-fried in ghee until golden. A vegetarian Indian snack with bold, tangy flavor.

Ground beef hash with frozen hash browns, mixed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese all cooked in one skillet. A fast, filling weeknight dinner the whole family will dig into.

Santa Maria beans made with pinto beans, bacon, ham, tomato puree, and red chile sauce. The classic California Central Coast side dish for tri-tip barbecue, slow-simmered until rich and tender.

Sausage bean chowder: a hearty pantry chowder with browned sausage, kidney beans, tomato, and potato simmered with thyme and bay leaf. One pot, 75 minutes, deeply satisfying.

Make one big batch of raisin bran muffin batter and bake fresh muffins for up to six weeks straight from the fridge. The ultimate meal prep breakfast hack.

Pinto bean fudge blends strained beans with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and nuts for a surprisingly creamy candy. No one will guess the secret ingredient.

Hearty meatless chili from Pawtucket, RI loaded with kidney beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, and a warm spice blend of cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Low-fat, plant-based, and ready in 40 minutes.

Halloween beef stew with orzo "maggots" kids love. Flour-coated stew beef browned with tomatoes, carrots, green beans, and thyme. Spooky fun, seriously good.

Beef chuck stew braised with tequila, bacon, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. A Southwestern-style one-pot stew with smoky depth and a tequila kick.

Although I have not tried it, I assume any firm winter squash could be substituted for the pumpkin

Hearty vegetarian two-bean and cheddar cheese pie loaded with chickpeas, kidney beans, and melted cheddar in a homemade biscuit crust. A filling, protein-rich meatless dinner baked in just 25 minutes.

Canned refried beans transform into a velvety smooth soup with chicken broth, green chilies, and cilantro, topped with melted cheese and sour cream for a quick Mexican-inspired meal ready in 20 minutes.

Lemon soup with garbanzo beans, turmeric, cumin, and a silky egg-lemon base topped with fresh mint. A Middle Eastern-inspired comfort soup ready in 45 minutes.