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19 Budget-Friendly Vegetarian Recipes with Beans

May 12, 2020
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Make a delicious, affordable meal with these vegetarian recipes featuring beans. Beans are shelf-stable, budget-friendly and a great source of protein. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner these recipes are full of other affordable ingredients like eggs and potatoes. Recipes like Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans and Muffin-Tin Omelets with Bell Pepper, Black Beans & Jack Cheese show off the versatile, flavorful legumes.

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Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach

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Simmer eggs in a rich tomatoey cream sauce studded with chickpeas and silky spinach for a super-fast vegetarian dinner. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Black Bean Tacos

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Mixing mashed canned beans with whole beans and seasonings makes an incredibly simple taco filling from your pantry. Top these speedy 5-ingredient tacos with lettuce, tomato and salsa or any of your favorite taco toppings.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2018

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Cauliflower Nachos

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Indulge your nacho cravings with this healthy vegetarian nacho recipe that's loaded with vegetables (thanks in part to roasted cauliflower standing in for chips) and protein-packed beans, and has a lot more fiber than traditional nachos. These baked cauliflower nachos, piled with guacamole, melty cheese, fresh pico de gallo and avocado, are great as an appetizer or could be eaten as a light dinner.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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White Bean & Avocado Toast

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Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

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This no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer's best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018

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One-Pot Beans & Rice with Corn & Salsa

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This one-pot dinner is like a deconstructed burrito bowl--especially when topped with salsa, sliced avocado or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a cool, creamy accent. You can also enjoy it as a meal on its own, or as a vegetarian taco or burrito filling or a side dish on taco night.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020

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Muffin-Tin Omelets with Bell Pepper, Black Beans & Jack Cheese

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Let your muffin tin help you meal-prep a week's worth of protein-rich vegetarian muffin-tin eggs with a Southwestern spin to stash in the fridge or freezer for those extra-busy mornings.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020

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Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn and Poblano Pepper

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Who says vegetables have to be boring? Spice up your dinner with this stuffed zucchini recipe with Poblano pepper, black beans, and corn.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl

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Simple brown rice and black beans serve as the backdrop for sautéed veggies and taco toppings!Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017

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White Beans & Tomatoes with Kale Pesto

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White beans are full of fiber and protein, both of which help slow digestion and curb blood sugar spikes. Canned beans are both easy to use and inexpensive--a win-win!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018

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Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

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Packed with protein and fiber, this soup doesn't need meat to be satisfying. Soaking and cooking the beans yourself, rather than opening a can, ensures you'll have wonderful flavor and texture. (And the slow cooker does most of the work!)Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans

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Taco night meets baked potato night with this simple recipe for loaded baked potatoes with salsa, beans and avocado. This easy, healthy family dinner comes together with just 10 minutes of active time, so you can make it on even the busiest of weeknights. This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Mexican Skillet Quinoa

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Spice-laced quinoa, beans and sweet potato give this one-pan vegetarian meal its substantial and hearty feel. While the dish is simmering, put together a crisp side salad or simply chop up some avocado for an easy and complete 30-minute meal.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Breakfast Stuffed Peppers

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These Mexican-inspired stuffed peppers are perfect for your next breakfast or brunch endeavor. With 16 grams of protein in each serving, these peppers are sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

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This easy soup recipe cooks up quickly thanks to the use of an electric pressure cooker or multicooker, like the Instant Pot. It packs in tons of filling veggies without packing on the calories. Plus, it happens to be entirely plant-based. If you aren't eating vegan, top it with a little Parmesan cheese or pesto to add even more flavor.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018

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Black Bean-Cauliflower "Rice" Bowl

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This aromatic cauliflower rice bowl comes together in minutes and is a simple meal for one. Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice keeps the carbs in check--and makes for quicker prep.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2020

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Kitchen Sink Burritos

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This vegetarian bean burrito recipe is perfect any time of day, from breakfast (add a scrambled egg) to a late-night snack. It's also ideal for days when you need an energy boost to get through a draining event like a soccer tournament or a marathon meeting. Bonus: You can wrap it in foil and eat it on the go. Excerpted from The Dinner Plan by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion, published by ABRAMS © 2017.Ā Source: The Dinner Plan

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Bean and Veggie Patties

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These delicious veggie patties are a great side dish, but can also be a fulfilling and meatless main meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, the patties are made with garbanzo beans, zucchini and carrot and are served topped with Greek yogurt and an oregano-flavored vegetable topping.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Sweet Potato Tater Tot Nachos ("Totchos")

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Make a crowd favorite even better with this nachos upgrade that uses sweet potato tots instead of classic tortilla chips for nachos that are a little sweet, a little crisp and pack in tons of flavor.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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1 of 19 Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach
2 of 19 Black Bean Tacos
3 of 19 Cauliflower Nachos
4 of 19 White Bean & Avocado Toast
5 of 19 Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
6 of 19 One-Pot Beans & Rice with Corn & Salsa
7 of 19 Muffin-Tin Omelets with Bell Pepper, Black Beans & Jack Cheese
8 of 19 Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn and Poblano Pepper
9 of 19 Bean & Veggie Taco Bowl
10 of 19 White Beans & Tomatoes with Kale Pesto
11 of 19 Vegetarian Black Bean Soup
12 of 19 Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa & Beans
13 of 19 Mexican Skillet Quinoa
14 of 19 Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
15 of 19 Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
16 of 19 Black Bean-Cauliflower "Rice" Bowl
17 of 19 Kitchen Sink Burritos
18 of 19 Bean and Veggie Patties
19 of 19 Sweet Potato Tater Tot Nachos ("Totchos")

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