Beans and Grain Recipes

Aduki and squash soup blends sweet butternut, earthy adzuki beans, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and savory miso for a rich vegan fall soup with a Japanese-macrobiotic backbone. High in fibre and deeply warming.

Slow cooker Texas-style chili with ground beef, kidney and pinto beans, plum tomatoes, and a touch of warming whole allspice. A 4-hour low-and-slow chili built from pantry staples.

Vegetarian chili with mixed beans, crumbled tofu, tomatoes and a smoky cumin-cayenne spice base. Hearty meatless one-pot meal high in protein and fiber.

Beef chili with kidney beans, tomato puree, green chiles and a finishing stir of bittersweet chocolate. Mole-inspired depth from cocoa balances the heat. A 1-hour one-pot weeknight dinner.

This hearty Italian vegetable soup delivers. It is chock full of vegetables, two kinds of beans, pasta, and tomatoes, everything needed for a relaxed Sunday meal.

A thick and delicious soup that's made with great northern beans and a variety of spices.

An easy and tasty side dish - spicy beans and rice.

Hummus, perfect for dipping all kinds of veggies or for pita bread or a replacement from mayo.

Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions, grated sharp Cheddar and crushed red pepper flakes alongside.

Thick ground beef and black bean chili simmered with cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Ready in an hour with a rich, smoky broth that begs for a dollop of sour cream and crusty bread.

Portuguese Chickpea Salad with Roasted Garlic recipe

Creamy ham and lima bean soup with red potatoes, bell peppers, and chicken broth. A hearty, smoky one-pot soup that comes together in under 40 minutes.

Warm cannellini beans with olive oil, lemon, and garlic spooned over pasta and topped with chunky canned tuna and scallions. A 20-minute Italian pantry dinner.

Green beans and butternut squash glazed in currant jelly, garlic butter, basil, and lemon juice, topped with toasted walnuts. A make-ahead holiday side dish.

Native American-inspired black bean and brown rice patties bound with cornmeal and cumin. Vegan, freezer-friendly, and great with mushroom gravy at dinner or maple syrup at breakfast.

Slow cooker pork, potato, and green bean stew: pork loin simmered with potatoes, onions, garlic, and green beans in a thyme-scented broth. Set it in the morning, come home to dinner.