Beans grains recipes

Homemade refried beans mashed to a creamy, lard-kissed puree with queso fresco crumbles and crispy tortilla chips. A 35-minute Mexican side dish that puts the canned stuff to shame.

Red bean soup with beef, celery, lemon, and Worcestershire sauce, pressed through a sieve for a smooth, thick puree. A hearty old-fashioned bean soup ready in about 40 minutes.

Hearty white bean soup with thick-sliced hot Italian sausage, chickpeas, and creamed corn. Simmered with cumin and bay leaf for deep, warming flavor.

Green bell peppers stuffed with a tangy cabbage, onion, and chili filling, pickled in spiced cider vinegar. Old-fashioned canning at its crunchy, fiery best.

Vegan Italian barley simmered with chunky tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, oregano, and basil. An oil-free, high-fiber side dish that reheats well.

A two-meat chili with cubed pork and beef, pinto beans, green chiles, jalapenos, cumin, and red wine. Simmered low and slow in a Dutch oven, thickened with tortilla flour for serious body.

This easy to make soup for lunch will have you licking your spoon, and maybe even your bowl!

New England baked beans from dried navy beans, slow-cooked with smoked ham, maple syrup, brown sugar, and dry mustard. The all-day crock pot cook builds deep, sweet-smoky flavor no canned beans can touch.

Chinese-style roasted spare ribs (Pei Quot) braised in black bean, soy, honey, and hoisin sauce, then roasted or grilled until sticky and dry. Spicy, sweet, and glazed.

Hearty meatless chili from Pawtucket, RI loaded with kidney beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, and a warm spice blend of cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Low-fat, plant-based, and ready in 40 minutes.

Portobello barley risotto made with pearl barley using the classic risotto method, sweet white wine, rosemary, allspice, and golden raisins. A hearty, earthy vegan main course.

Bean and rice burgers blend mashed beans with brown rice and whole-wheat flour for a hearty vegetarian patty. High-fiber, customizable with potatoes, bran, bulgur, or grated carrots.

Lima beans in sour cream with basil, savory, and sauteed onion. A creamy, herbed side dish that transforms frozen limas into something special in just 15 minutes.

If you're looking for a healthy alternative to chili, this simple and easy to understand recipe is for you!

Vegetarian stuffed peppers filled with spiced black beans, brown rice, tomato, and a kick of chili powder and cumin. Steamed then baked for a hearty, plant-based dinner.

Slow cooker chickpea stew with carrots, tomatoes, and warm North African spices served over couscous. A dump-and-go crockpot meal with cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon.