Beans and Grain recipe collection

Homemade hummus from dried chickpeas with tomato puree, garlic, lemon, cumin, and paprika. A tahini-free, tomato-tinged version with deeper bean-forward flavor.

Hungarian cabbage and noodles (kaposztas teszta) with paprika, garlic, and sauteed onions. A simple, satisfying vegetarian side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Italian bulgur soup with summer squash, lima beans, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and Parmesan. A hearty, low-fat vegetable soup with whole grain texture, ready in 45 minutes.

Cincinnati-style chili simmered 3 hours with cinnamon, allspice, and ground beef in tomato paste. Serve over pasta with cheese, onions, and kidney beans for a 5-way.

Kale soup simmers smoky linguiça sausage with chopped kale, kidney beans, potatoes, and a splash of vinegar. Portuguese-style caldo verde with serious comfort and zero fuss.

Filipino kare-kare with oxtail braised in peanut butter sauce, eggplant, green beans, and bagoong. Rich, savory, and served over white rice.

Vegetarian chili with soybeans and wheat berries instead of traditional kidney beans. Simmered with fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, red bell pepper, and warm spices. Better the next day.

Oven-braised lamb stew with flageolet beans, elbow macaroni, fresh oregano, and Roma tomatoes. Browned lamb simmers in stock for 1 1/2 hours, then the pasta cooks right in the pot.

A delicious crockpot dish made with potatoes, chopped mushrooms, green beans and cream of mushroom soup.

Thai lemongrass stir-fry with crispy fried tofu, long beans, broccoli, and a fresh-pounded chili-galangal paste. Vegetarian Thai vegetable dish with bright aromatics and real wok heat.

Lemon nut bread with whole wheat and white flours, finished with a poured fresh-lemon glaze that soaks into the warm loaf. A lighter quick bread made with egg whites and skim milk for tender crumb without the cholesterol.

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.

Persian lentil and greens khoreshe with spinach, parsley, cilantro, scallions, and turmeric simmered until tender. A fragrant Iranian stew served over basmati rice.

Whole grain batter bread with whole wheat flour, oatmeal, Wheateena cereal, maple syrup, and rice or soy milk. A no-knead vegan yeast bread that rises in the pan.

Light wheat pizza dough with whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and a sponge starter for extra flavor. A hearty crust with nutty grain notes for homemade pizza night.

Lima beans with grilled stuffed grape leaves: vegetarian dolmas packed with spinach, zucchini, and summer squash, skewered and grilled, served over simmered lima beans with tomato and jalapeno.