Beans grains recipes

Hearty black bean soup with cubed ham, cumin, oregano, tomatoes, and a splash of dry sherry. Simmers in 30 minutes and freezes beautifully for meal prep.

Quick minestrone soup ready in 35 minutes with potatoes, kidney beans, and mixed vegetables in herb-seasoned vegetable broth. Topped with Parmesan.

Pasta e ceci, a classic Italian chickpea and pasta soup with garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, and parsley. Simple, rustic, and deeply satisfying.

Herbed beef and vegetable stew braises chunks of beef in tomato, white wine, and Italian herbs, then finishes with carrots, mushrooms, green beans, and celery. A classic Sunday Dutch oven dinner.

Mock chopped liver spread made with lima beans, hard-boiled eggs, sauteed onions, and ground nuts. A vegetarian Jewish deli classic that mimics the real thing without any liver at all.

Vegan chickpea and mushroom bake layers tender chickpeas with sauteed mushrooms in a wholemeal roux sauce, topped with soy cheese and breadcrumbs. A British-style protein-packed casserole.

Hearty bean soup simmered with ham, tomatoes, and herbs in chicken stock. A slow-cooked mixed bean soup that doubles as a thoughtful mason jar gift for the holidays.

Southern-style crowder peas simmered low and slow with ham hocks and Cajun seasoning until tender and smoky. Serve over rice or cornbread for a soul food staple.

Italian bean and pasta salad with anasazi beans, spinach spaghetti, fresh vegetables, and a lemon-herb dressing. A no-cook, protein-packed side that improves as it chills.

Oriental pork stew with cubed pork, water chestnuts, mushrooms, green beans, and bell pepper in a soy sauce broth thickened with cornstarch. Serve over rice for a filling Asian-inspired dinner.

A wholesome white bean soup with carrots, celery, green beans, garlic, and basil, brightened with lemon juice. Vegan, high fiber, and kid-friendly comfort food from dried beans.

Slow-simmered white bean soup with diced ham, potatoes, celery, garlic, and a hit of liquid smoke. Beans cooked separately for the most tender texture, then folded in to finish.

Slow-baked chickpeas in tomato sauce with bacon, molasses, brown sugar, and dry mustard. A hearty from-scratch baked bean recipe using garbanzo beans instead of navy beans.

A zesty chili rice salad loaded with kidney beans, green peppers, and onions tossed in a tangy chili-vinegar dressing with a kick of hot sauce. Serve it cold for potlucks, cookouts, or easy meal prep.

Tangy garbanzo dip with soy sauce, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and scallions. An Asian-inspired twist on hummus with no tahini, blended smooth in minutes.

Zlicni rezanci are traditional Croatian drop noodles made from a simple egg batter spooned into boiling broth. Just four ingredients, 15 minutes, and you have tender homemade noodles for soup or a buttery side dish.