Beans-grains/15 recipes

These black bean croquettes are so good. Serve them with salsa, or put them into whole wheat pita with yogurt and cucumber sauce as a quick lunch or dinner.

I love these spiced chick peas. It was so tasty, and very easy to make. I cooked the mixture a little longer, just wanted a thicker consistency, and I served it with toasted pita bread. YUM!

This Mexican style enchilada casserole is loaded with flavor. Sauteed vegetables, spices and cheese make this casserole absolutely cheesy and delicious.

Winter greens can be bitter but not when cooked this way. Perfectly complimentary flavors and belly filling warmness. If you've never tried collard greens before this recipe is more than worth the effort.

Mexican rice with sure-fire recipe for perfectly cooked fluffy rice perfect for Cinco de Mayo or as a side to numerous Mexican mains.

An easy, filling yet delicious week-night meal that's ready within half an hour.

The classic original green bean casserole with french fried onions. You can use frenches french fried onions or the original Durkee french fried onions.

This vegetable miso stew will for sure warm you up on a cold winter day. It's quick-easy to prepare, loaded with goodness, and it tastes delicious.

A simple crockpot recipe that will help you make a savory chili that tastes amazing with a crusty bread.

This savory bean soup made with ham, celery and parsley leaves is perfect served with a loaf of french bread on the side.

For those who love baked beans, try this savory crockpot recipe that tastes wonderful with a soft, crusty bread.

Enjoy the decadence of this rich classic lightened up. This simple and easy French onion soup lets you enjoy without the guilt. Use any leftover bread you might have, it's extra filling using some toasty whole-wheat grain filled bread and it gives a nutritional boost.

A great hearty pot of beans your family and friends are sure to enjoy. Follow exact recipe for best results. Enjoy!!

An easy classic that's even easier using a microwave oven.

This salad is subtle and very refreshing. There are a variety of textures-chewy cold noodles (bean thread noodles, some call them cellophane noodles 'cause when you boil them they become clear), crunchy sesame seeds, and crunchy cucumber slices. Sugar salt, and vinegar combine harmoniously, each understated but very much present.

This recipe is easy to scale down. A filling, tasty yet wholesome one pot meal that's perfect for busy week days.