Recipe: Baja Quesadillas

Add some protein and nutrition to the traditional Mexican-food favorite with a tasty quesadilla recipe with beans! Using both black and pinto beans, and even zucchini, this quesadilla recipe is chock-full of healthy foods and bold flavors.   Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, sliced 1 cup sliced onion 1 […]

Recipe: Quick and Easy Hummus

This hummus recipe is a party staple that is easy to pull together at the last minute! If you’re looking for a flavorful garbanzo bean dip, look no further – with red chiles, garlic and sesame seeds, it pops. Serve it with pita bread, crackers and vegetables for a tasty, healthy, easy treat.   Ingredients […]

Recipe: White Bean Pitas

Packed with flavorful spices, veggie varieties and nutritional value, this is a white bean recipe you don’t want to miss out on! These middle eastern pitas make for a quick, light, delicious and healthy meal. Serve with a cucumber or green salad.   Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon […]

Recipe: Huevos Rancheros

The authentic Mexican breakfast dish is easy to make and packed full of flavor. Pinto beans and eggs add nutrients while green chiles, cilantro and lime juice add spice and fresh zest!   Ingredients 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained 1 10-ounce can red enchilada sauce 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 […]

Recipe: Southwest Turkey Wraps

If you’re looking for a black bean recipe full of flavor and protein, look no further! Spice up the average wrap with these great southwestern flavors. Add turkey or chicken and black beans for delicious protein options.   Ingredients 3/4 cup low fat sour cream 2-3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice […]

Recipe: Baja Quesadillas

Add some protein and nutrition to the traditional Mexican food favorite with a tasty quesadilla recipe with beans. Using both black and pinto beans, and even zucchini, this quesadilla recipe is chock-full of healthy foods and bold flavors!   Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, sliced 1 cup sliced onion […]

Recipe: Black Bean Meatballs

These black bean “meatballs” are the perfect recipe for innovation in the kitchen, caring for your health and without needing much time.   Ingredients 1 cup black beans cooked until soft 2 tbsp chopped onions 1 tsp dried parsley 1/3 tsp salt 1 tbsp oat flour Optional: olive oil   Directions Blend or process your […]

Dave’s Chili

This flavor-packed chili recipe was created by the chili recipe winner Dave Kaiser of Edina, Minnesota. With multiple varieties of peppers, various spices and protein-packed pinto beans, this tasty recipe isn’t just for fall, but is good all year round!   Ingredients 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound […]

White Bean and Zucchini Salad

Here is a fast and easy way to use up some of your garden’s abundance of zucchini. Chopped zucchini plus white beans makes a salad that is perfect for warm August evenings. This recipe published on Martha Stewart’s website is packed with the best flavors of summer and takes just minutes to prepare. Discover the […]

Try White Bean Pancakes

White beans have a delicate flavor which makes it easy to incorporate them into all kinds of dishes, including kid-friendly favorites like pancakes. This recipe offers an easy way to give pancakes a boost of iron, a nutrient that can fall short in the diets of toddlers. Get the recipe.