Beans and Grain recipe collection

Crispy roasted chickpeas tossed in garlic butter with curry powder, cumin, coriander, and ginger. A crunchy, spiced vegetarian snack baked until golden.

Lighter bran muffins made with all-bran cereal, egg whites, skim milk, whole wheat flour, and just a tablespoon of sugar. A wholesome, fiber-rich breakfast muffin.

Indian-spiced potatoes and green beans with turmeric, asafetida, dried chiles, and ghee, boiled then charred on the bottom for a crispy, smoky crust.

Charcoal grilled salmon steaks marinated in lemon, olive oil, and basil, served over spicy black beans simmered with ham, jalapenos, and fresh thyme. A smoky, protein-packed summer plate.

Try this succulent quiche that's made with swiss chard, belpaese and parmesan cheese.

Cheddar and vegetable stuffed grill bread: cumin-scented whole wheat dough rolled around grilled vegetables and sharp cheddar, then finished on the grill. Like a smoky, handheld calzone.

Vegetarian cheese lasagna with cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and a vegetable tomato sauce made with whole wheat noodles. A lighter, diabetic-friendly take on classic lasagna.

Individual cheese and mushroom souffles with Swiss cheese, sherry, and whole wheat flour. Puffy, golden, and impressive enough for a dinner party starter.

Ham and cheddar casserole over French-cut green beans with a homemade white sauce, hard-cooked eggs, and crushed herb crouton topping. A weeknight one-dish dinner in 40 minutes.

Cheesecake cookie bars with a whole wheat walnut crust and honey-sweetened cream cheese filling flavored with lemon, vanilla, and fresh nutmeg. Cut into squares.

Cheesehorns: soft whole-wheat yeast rolls wrapped around cheese slices and mixed herbs, baked into crescent-shaped savory horns. A make-ahead snack or dinner-basket bread.

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

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Cheesy pita sandwiches with microwave-melted Swiss cheese stuffed with an Italian-dressed salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts, and peppers. A quick vegetarian lunch in 5 minutes.

Low-fat open-faced vegetable sandwiches on whole wheat toast with a cottage cheese, mushroom, and sprout spread topped with melted low-fat cheese. A vegetarian lunch under 100 calories.

Diabetic-friendly chewy cookies with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, wheat flake cereal, and raisins. Sugar-free with brown sugar substitute. Wholesome, hearty, and satisfying.