Beans and Grain Recipes

Pan-seared perch fillets with savory Chinese black bean sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and sake. Restaurant-style Asian fish dinner in under 30 minutes.

Low-fat pie crust made with a blend of unbleached and whole wheat pastry flour and margarine. A lighter, flaky shell for savory pies and quiches with a simple blind-bake option for fruit fillings.

Sausage and Stilton quiche in a homemade butter pastry with crumbled sausage, Swiss cheese, and blue cheese in a cream-egg custard. A rich, British-style savory tart from scratch.

Spicy black bean burgers with jalapeño, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Pan-fried vegetarian patties with crispy edges and a tender, chunky center.

Pinto bean muffins with raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Beans puréed into the batter add moisture and protein without anyone knowing. Ready in 40 minutes.

Sauteed striped bass escabeche marinated in white wine, sherry vinegar, and citrus with bell peppers, green olives, and crisp green beans. A stunning make-ahead dish.

Authentic Texas cheese enchiladas with corn tortillas dipped in homemade chili gravy, stuffed with grated cheese and onions, then baked until bubbly. Tex-Mex comfort food done right.

Vegetable tamale pie with pinto beans, peppers, tomatoes, and melted cheddar under a yogurt-cornmeal biscuit topping. A vegetarian Tex-Mex casserole that swaps cornbread for a lighter tamale crown.

Creamy white chicken chili with fresh jalapeños, ginger, corn, and great northern beans in a buttery roux-based sauce. Top with Monterey Jack and serve with cornbread.

Ham and bean scallop bakes creamy navy beans with diced ham and sharp cheddar under a buttery breadcrumb crust. A freezer-friendly casserole that makes four meals from one batch.

Oven-baked beef and navy beans braised low and slow with tomato sauce, chili powder, mustard, and bay leaves. A hearty from-scratch casserole that feeds a crowd.

Garlic potato and garbanzo pizza: thin-crust homemade pizza with a Dijon mustard base, sliced potatoes, smashed chickpeas, browned garlic, and red pepper flakes. Vegan-friendly, no tomato sauce required.

Tostada pizza with a homemade biscuit-style crust topped with refried beans, taco-seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh lettuce and tomato. Ready in 30 minutes.

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.

Creamed lima beans and corn baked in a homemade white sauce with Parmesan cheese. A comforting vegetable casserole side dish that's bubbly in 30 minutes.

Hearty vegetarian two-bean stew with potatoes, carrots, turnip, and herbs, thickened with a flour slurry. Pick any two beans you have on hand.