4,945 nell recipes

A chilled, crunchy gazpacho-style soup packed with black beans, corn, jicama, peppers, cucumber, and zucchini in tangy tomato juice. Low-fat, vegetarian, and loaded with fresh vegetables.

Ribollita, the classic Tuscan bread soup layered with vegetables, kidney beans, spinach, and Parmesan. Baked in a casserole with toasted bread soaking up a rich chicken-wine broth.

Easy sweet and sour chicken velvets chunks of chicken with egg white, stir-fries them with bell pepper, carrot, and pineapple, then glazes with a light sherry-pineapple sauce.

Red lentils simmer with sautéed peppers, onions, and berbere spice in ghee for this protein-rich Ethiopian main dish ready in an hour.

Cold seafood pizza on a flaky crescent roll crust layered with dill cream cheese, cocktail sauce, shrimp, bell pepper, and scallions. A crowd-pleasing no-heat appetizer for parties.

Basque-style eggplant casserole with egg-dipped fried slices layered under a slow-simmered tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, and garlic, topped with Parmesan and melted Swiss cheese.

Grilled tuna and roasted pepper sandwiches: meaty grilled tuna layered with sweet roasted peppers, capers, and parsley salad on focaccia. A Mediterranean pan bagnat style picnic sandwich that only gets better after chilling.

Frankfurter casserole combines hot dogs, bean and bacon soup, bell pepper, and mustard in individual ramekins topped with refrigerator biscuits. A retro weeknight classic.

Taco-seasoned mashed potato crust loaded with chicken, refried beans, and barbecue sauce, then baked with melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex twist on pie night!

Quick chicken breast saute with rosemary, stewed tomatoes, black olives, zucchini, carrots, and green pepper. A one-skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes.

A great side dish that can be made, courtesy of your crockpot. Just in time for Thanksgiving!

Grilled shrimp and chicken skewers marinated in Dijon mustard, apple juice, soy sauce, and garlic with red peppers and zucchini. A colorful, crowd-feeding grill recipe.

Caribbean shrimp and black bean salad: poached pink shrimp ringed around a chilled black bean salad punched up with picante, lime, honey, cilantro, and red onion. Make-ahead summer plate.

Tortilla black bean soup simmers black beans with celery, onion, and red bell pepper, finished with cilantro and served over warmed corn tortillas in each bowl. A rustic Mexican classic.

Cuban-style black beans simmered with bay leaves, then enriched with a sofrito of onion, green pepper, garlic and oregano. Naturally vegan, gluten-free and high in fiber. Serve over rice.

Mexican-style red rice with tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and vegetable broth, finished with green peas and pimiento. Toast the rice in oil first for fluffy, flavorful grains.