175 rich bean recipes

French blueberry tart with a flaky homemade pate brisee and a filling of cooked and fresh blueberries. A classic summer tart served with whipped cream or creme fraiche.

Spicy chili beans made from dried red kidney beans simmered 4 hours with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, tomatoes, and bell pepper. A meatless chili with serious heat and deep bean flavor.

A spicy vegetable stew - easy to make. Some find that the flavors of the vegetables don't stand out unless you put in a lot of tabasco. But not everyone likes it hot. Just add enough to make the stew seem spicy to you.

Lean caribou strips seared fast in sesame oil and smothered in a from-scratch black bean sauce spiked with ginger, garlic, and chile. Swap in venison or beef if caribou isn't in your freezer.

Gambardella's minestrone with five dried legumes, fresh fennel, basil, oregano, and Italian vegetables simmered into a thick, hearty soup. Serve over pasta or rice.

Cajun smothered round steak braised low and slow with the holy trinity of onions, bell peppers, and celery until fork-tender. Serve sliced over rice with all that pot gravy.

This is a classic dish in Northern China, it's usually made with broad beans, potatoes, pork or beef chunks as you wish, and freshly made noodles. This is an easier version by using spaghetti, I also omit the meat to make it a meatless but still very tasty.

Shiitake mushrooms, a few different vegetables, garlic-black bean sauce, and glass noodles make this soup packed with great flavors and nutrients. Enjoy it with a refreshing and light salad aside.

Tofu in black bean sauce stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, thickened with kuzu. A vegetarian Chinese-style main dish served over rice.

Pollo borracho: a whole chicken browned and braised in red Burgundy wine with tomatoes, zucchini, and warm Mexican spices. One Dutch oven, big bold flavors, and the house smells incredible. Serve with brown rice and pinto beans.

Stuffed green bell peppers filled with brown rice, chopped nuts, and herbs simmered in tomato juice. A vegetarian main dish baked with the pepper lids on.

Lighter potato salad dressed with nonfat yogurt and mustard instead of mayo. Loaded with broccoli, corn, peas, and dill for a colorful, veggie-packed side dish.

A quick Chinese-style stir-fry with thin-sliced round steak and crisp green beans in a savory brown gravy with soy sauce and ginger. On the table in 45 minutes, served over hot rice.

Moroccan-style lamb with honey, saffron, almonds, raisins, and chickpeas braised in a clay pot. A fragrant one-pot main dish with warm spices, served over brown rice or bulgur.

Delicious stir-fry chicken with varieties of vegetables. Serve over a bed of rice to make a complete meal.

Simple vegetarian sesame vegetable rice bowl with brown rice, stir-fried mixed vegetables, toasted sesame seeds, and liquid aminos. A clean, wholesome weeknight dinner in 40 minutes.