295 gran cheese recipes

Bean fajitas: black beans, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion tossed with chili and cumin, rolled in warm tortillas with salsa, yogurt, and Monterey Jack. A vegetarian weeknight win.

Lima bean health loaf with mashed limas, carrots, peanuts, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and melted cheese on top. A hearty vegetarian bean loaf packed with protein.

Baked rotini casserole with hot Italian sausage, chickpeas, spinach, fresh herbs, and bubbly Parmesan crust. A hearty, fiber-packed weeknight pasta bake.

Chicken and chili stew with browned drumsticks, white beans, cherry tomatoes, and chili powder, finished with fresh cilantro. A make-ahead one-pot stew loaded with garnish options.

Hearty beef chili with kidney beans, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes cooked in a Dutch oven. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese and packed with garlic and celery.

Cherry clafoutis with homemade cherry ice cream and almond praline. A three-component Swiss-French dessert with kirsch-spiked custard flan, fresh cherry fruit, and caramelized crunch.

Linguini tangled with blanched asparagus, baby artichokes, fava beans, cremini mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with an herb puree, extra virgin olive oil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Country rigatoni tosses pasta with cannellini bean broth, chicken, Italian sausage, escarole, broccoli, and Parmesan. A rustic Tuscan-style pasta with soul-warming depth.

Black bean and rice salad tossed with fresh lime juice, chopped tomatoes, and low-fat Italian dressing. A no-cook vegan salad that turns leftover rice into a filling lunch.

Layers of creamy mashed avocado, tangy sour cream with taco seasoning, beans, fresh tomatoes, and melty cheddar make this no-cook chalupa dip a Tex-Mex party hit in just 10 minutes flat.

Mexican chef's salad with seared chicken, kidney beans, cheddar, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips tossed in Thousand Island and picante sauce. Warm meets cool in one bowl.

Green bean and turkey casserole bakes leftover turkey, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar under a layer of mashed potatoes, finished with crispy fried onions. Holiday leftover one-dish dinner.

This simple side dish is a good source of fiber. Increase the portion size and it doubles as a meatless main dish.

Fans of Southwestern cuisine will enjoy this version of white chili, flavored with chopped green chiles and onion, and simmered in a broth blended with garlic, oregano, cilantro and ground red pepper.

Here, fava beans are paired with salt cod in a rich and filling salad. To compliment the rustic flavors of this dish, serve with toasted garlic-rubbed baguette slices and a soft goat cheese.

Stacked flour tortillas layered with a spiced four-bean and lentil puree, melted Monterey Jack, and fresh garnishes. Think vegetarian Mexican lasagna, baked until bubbly.