Beans and Grain Recipes

Vegetable pilau with turmeric brown rice layered over spiced green beans, peas, and carrots, baked and topped with toasted almonds. A fragrant vegan Indian rice dish.

Crispy bacon and garlic bread crumb topper with Italian seasoning, made in the microwave. Sprinkle over green beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or any casserole.

Stir-fried vegetables with brown rice, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and garlic. A quick vegan side dish that comes together in 25 minutes with pantry staples.

Hummus bi tahini blends chickpeas with tahini, garlic, and lemon for the silkiest Lebanese-style dip. A baking soda boil softens the chickpeas, and toasted pine nuts crown the bowl.

Vegetarian Chili with bulgur and vegetables--Vegetarian chili: hot satisfying dish for fans of meatless mains.

Tex-Mex meatball chili stew with crushed tortilla chip-bound meatballs simmered in picante sauce, tomatoes, and kidney beans. Topped with cilantro and more tortilla chips for crunch.

Huevos rancheros stack sunny-side-up eggs on warm corn tortillas with refried beans, green chili, and melted cheddar. Mexican breakfast plate ready in 20 minutes.

Beef chili loaded with ground beef, beans, and sweet corn, simmered with a warming blend of chili spices. An easy, pantry-friendly one-pot dinner built mostly from canned staples, and even better the next day.

A low-fat Brazilan bean salad, perfect for a summer pot-luck, make-ahead black bean salad recipe.

Hearty slow cooker bean dip packed with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melted longhorn cheese, and sour cream with a spicy kick from hot sauce.

Homemade refried beans with cheese made from pinto beans mashed with sauteed onion, garlic, and chili powder. Topped with melted cheddar for a creamy, flavorful Mexican side dish.

It is an interesting way to make pizza, more like Mexican and American combination, and quite tasty.

Black bean and rice salad with a generous amount of fresh cilantro tossed in a lime juice and garlic dressing. No-cook vegetarian side ready in 15 minutes.

Simple vegetarian chili with dark red kidney beans, three cans of crushed tomatoes, and chili powder, simmered one hour in a single pot. An easy meatless chili that feeds 8 with minimal effort.

Try something different with this scrumptious pasta dish that will have you making it every week!

Jeff's favorite barbecue brisket is low-and-slow smoked over charcoal and wood, basted often to stay juicy, then served with warm barbecue sauce. A pitmaster's guide to tender, smoky beef brisket.