Beans and Grain Recipes

Simple smoked beef brisket rubbed with spices and cooked low and slow for tender, smoky meat that pairs beautifully with baked beans.

Thai-style string bean salad with tofu, red and green chilies, dressed in a coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, and chili sauce vinaigrette. Vegan and vibrant.

Pinto bean and scallion veggie burgers bound with egg whites and breadcrumbs, sharpened with rice vinegar and Italian herbs. Freeze-ahead friendly, baked instead of fried, and naturally low-fat.

Grilled Anchovies with Christmas Limas, Mint & Chili Oil recipe

Som tam, the iconic Thai green papaya salad pounded in a mortar with chilies, garlic, lime, peanuts, and long beans. A bright, fiery, crunchy salad scooped up with cabbage leaves.

Cuban-style black bean soup with ham hocks, green pepper sofrito, cumin, and red wine vinegar. Brothy and chunky rather than pureed, garnished with sieved hard-cooked egg in classic Havana fashion.

Chili-dusted pan-seared pork chops served with a fresh corn, black bean, and tomato salad tossed in lime juice and cilantro. A colorful, protein-packed weeknight dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Taco lentils simmer green lentils until tender, then bake them in a smoky pureed ancho chile and tomato sauce spiced with cumin and chili. A high-protein, high-fiber vegan stand-in for taco meat.

Cheesy baked beans loaded with bell peppers, onion, garlic, ketchup, and honey, topped with a golden cheddar and breadcrumb crust. Baked until bubbly and browned.

A quick and easy recipe to use up your leftover rice, and make you a delicious meal!

Cocoa meringue cake: two crisp cocoa-free meringue disks sandwiched with a mocha-chocolate filling and served in a pool of bright raspberry sauce. An elegant, low-fat dessert showpiece.

Rich black bean soup simmered with bacon, ham, brown rice, cumin, and garlic, then blended smooth and finished with sherry. A big-batch crowd pleaser.

Loaded Western frittata with ground turkey, potatoes, mushrooms, and melted cheese seasoned with cumin, sage, and thyme. A one-skillet egg dish that feeds a crowd for brunch or dinner.

Cajun red beans and rice cooked in the microwave with ham, onions, garlic, and cayenne pepper. A Louisiana Monday night staple that simmers hands-free in a microwave-safe casserole.

Dressed-up pork and beans with green chile sauce, molasses, and dill relish. This old-school stovetop side comes together fast with pantry staples and packs a sweet-tangy-spicy punch.

Marie's baked bean soup: three-bean slow cooker soup with bacon, stewed tomatoes, and pineapple. Sweet-savory comfort food that cooks itself in 6 hours.