Pork & Plantain Chili Plantains and orange juice balance this thick, Latin American pork-and-bean stew with some sweetness and also a little...
Easy Black Beans These easy black beans are the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican fiesta.
Rice & Corn Cakes with Spicy Black Beans These crispy fried patties get a swift kick from the easy-to-make bean-and-salsa accompaniment. Instant brown rice only...
Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad This streamlined version of a northern Italian idea is perfect for a summer evening: no-fuss, no-cook and big taste....
Paprika Shrimp & Green Bean Saute Green beans add snap and color to the garlicky shrimp and butter beans in this Spanish-inspired sauté. Slightly pricier...
Roast Chicken Dal A dal is traditionally a lentil side, often the accompaniment for curry. Here, combined with roast chicken (or...
Barbecued Chicken Burritos These burritos are something of a Tex-Mex wonder: tangy barbecue sauce, some roast chicken (or rotisserie chicken) and...
Chicken & White Bean Soup Once again, rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure-especially in this Italian-inspired soup...
Pasta & Bean Soup Using basic canned goods and a few other staples, you can make this comforting soup in just minutes. The trick to...
White Chili This fragrant "white" chili is an unusual, delicious alternative to traditional tomato-based chilis. Serve...
Risotto with Fennel & Peas Two methods are included here for this subtly flavored risotto. For the conventional method, chicken broth is added a...
Louisiana Red Beans & Rice This quick version of red beans and rice gets its smoky goodness from super-lean Canadian bacon and a hit of ground...
Wilted Winter Greens & Black-Eyed Peas For this sauté, soft, smooth black-eyed peas make a mellow match for the assertive flavors of dark leafy greens....
White Bean Spread with Sage Though this makes a good dip for veggies or pita crisps, you can also spread it in a pita with leftover roasted...
Bean & Barley Chili This hearty vegetarian chili is a full-flavored antidote for winter's chill. Serve with nonfat plain yogurt and...
Cowboy Steak Rubbed with garlic, salt and pepper, this simple steak is served with a cold baked bean-flavored salad. Perfect for hot...
Lentil Tapenade Try spreading this tangy tapende on crostini or pipe into cherry tomatoes (after slicing off the stem ends and seeding...
White Bean Spread You can't beat this easy spread, made with fiber-rich canned beans, for convenience and taste. Keep some on hand...
Red Lentil Soup with a Spicy Sizzle This Turkish soup features a delicious, healthful combination of lentils and whole-grain bulgur. A drizzle of sizzling...
Tandoori Duck & Lentils The yogurt marinade in this dish locks in moisture and lends a complementary spicy flavor. The duck is skinned before...
Fusilli with Lentils & Kale Lentils give this sauce a meaty feel, making it an interesting alternative to long-simmered old-fashioned sauces. For a...