Beans and Grain recipe collection

Lentil and rice one-pot dinner with carrots, garlic, and basil. A budget-friendly vegan meal that simmers in a single pot, no draining or sauteing required. High in fiber and plant protein.

Crockpot lima bean casserole with cream of celery soup, mushrooms, pimentos, and dill, finished with cream and grated Parmesan. Hearty, hands-off vintage comfort food.

Mock chopped liver spread made with lima beans, hard-boiled eggs, sauteed onions, and ground nuts. A vegetarian Jewish deli classic that mimics the real thing without any liver at all.

Low-fat linguine with greens, potato, garlic, hot pepper, and tomatoes simmered in vegetable stock. An Italian-inspired pasta loaded with wilted greens and tender new potatoes, no added oil.

Crispy baked chimichangas stuffed with spiced black beans, melted cheese, and fresh green onions. Skip the deep fryer for this healthier take on the classic Tex-Mex favorite.

Low-fat Mexican casserole layered with corn tortillas, mashed tofu, green chiles, salsa, tomatoes, and a tangy yogurt topping. Vegan-friendly with a bean swap and naturally dairy-light.

Mexican style lasagne with enchilada sauce, black beans, cottage cheese, and cheddar, layered with uncooked noodles that bake right in the sauce. Vegetarian, feeds 6 to 8, one pan cleanup.

Diabetic-friendly minestrone with extra-lean ground beef, kidney beans, kale, zucchini, cabbage, and just a half-cup of macaroni for controlled carbs. The classic Italian vegetable soup adapted for sugar control.

Minnesota minestrone is a Midwestern take on the Italian classic, built with ground beef, kidney beans, cabbage, and corn. One Dutch oven, feeds ten, pantry friendly.

Mixed bean casserole with four kinds of beans, cubed Spam, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, and mustard baked low and slow. A classic potluck baked beans dish.

Enjoy these strong coffee and chocolate flavored brownies.

Whole wheat pasta with ricotta, walnuts, walnut oil, butter, and Parmesan in a creamy herb sauce. A quick vegetarian dinner with rich, nutty flavor ready in 35 minutes.

Almost Whole Grain Applesauce-Raisin Cookies recipe

Rustic Mediterranean olive bread with dried mint, chopped onion, and black olives baked into a round loaf. Made with a sponge starter for deep, complex flavor.

Olive oil lentil vegetable soup with green lentils, potato, carrot, celery, and tomato simmered into a rustic, high-fiber vegan bowl with shallots and fresh parsley.

Orange and coffee bean cordial: a whole orange studded with coffee beans, sugar cubes, and vanilla, steeped in cognac for two months. Classic French-style homemade digestif, no special equipment needed.