Beans and Grain recipe collection

Fried okra soup with salt pork, lima beans, corn, tomatoes, and cabbage simmered into a thick Southern vegetable soup. Browning the okra in pork drippings adds smoky depth and keeps the okra from getting slimy.

If you want to try something new for dinner, then you'll enjoy this delicious dish made with bacon slices, jalapeno peppers and pinto beans.

Vegan garden vegetable casserole with steamed broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots layered over brown rice with marinara sauce and melted soy cheese.

Hearty homemade German oatmeal bread with honey and whole wheat. Yields tender, chewy loaves with a golden crust that fill your kitchen with warm, yeasty aromas.

Gloria's black bean soup simmers dried beans low and slow, then gets stirred thick with a blended sofrito of peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano. A rich, Cuban-style puréed bean soup.

No-yeast graham bread made with graham flour, whole wheat flour, and buttermilk. A quick, dense loaf with nutty whole grain flavor and a tender crumb.

Homemade chicken pot pie with cooked chicken and your pick of vegetables bound in a creamy poultry-seasoned gravy. Top it your way: buttery Parmesan croutons, fresh biscuits, or a classic pie crust baked until golden and bubbling.

This succulent dish made of tofu cakes, french beans and a bit of dry sherry is the perfect dinner to make when in a hurry.

Low-fat vegetarian chili with kidney beans, bulgur wheat, and jalapeno ready in 30 minutes. Braised in vegetable stock instead of oil for a lighter, healthier bowl.

Fig oat bran muffins with banana, apple juice, honey, and cinnamon. A high-fiber, low-fat muffin loaded with dried figs and whole grain oats for a wholesome breakfast.

Vegan hearty stew with dried chickpeas and kidney beans simmered in a curry-soy broth, thickened with pureed parsnips, and loaded with carrots, zucchini, bulgur, pasta, and spinach.

Hearty vegetarian chili with kidney beans, mushrooms, and carrots, deepened with cocoa powder, cinnamon, and mustard seeds. Thick, smoky, and satisfying without any meat.

Herb garden couscous salad with black beans, fresh dill, mint, parsley, tomatoes, olives, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. A bright, no-cook grain salad.

Herbed vegetable stew cooks entirely in the microwave, layering carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, squash, and radishes with white wine, basil, parsley, and tarragon for tender-crisp results.

Herman wheat and honey starter: a 5-day yeast-based friendship starter made with whole wheat flour, milk, and honey. Classic American bread-sharing tradition.

Honey Maple Whole Grain Zucchini Bread with Nuts and Dates recipe