Bean-Inspired for the Holidays
Tamales are a Christmas Eve tradition in some parts of Mexico. With a savory dough made from Masa Harina (a type of cornflour) and meat or beans filling, tamales are wrapped in corn husks — sometimes banana leaves — then steamed. Tamales can be made and cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator […]
The Perfect Gift: Homemade Bean Soup
Homemade bean soup mix in a jar is a thoughtful gift for a busy hostess or anyone on your holiday list who has little time to cook. The key to making it special is to create different layers of colorful beans in an attractive jar and to provide a seasoning mix that is packed with […]
Whip Up Some White Bean Gravy
Turkey and gravy are the perfect combination for any holiday feast! With less fat and plenty of fiber, white bean gravy is a rich, savory and nutritious option for your holiday table. Plus, adding some sage and thyme put this gravy recipe over the top in the flavor department. Get the recipe.
Warm Up With Soup
Cream-style soups are a favorite for warm, soothing meals on cold winter nights. The addition of a cup or two of cooked beans can stretch canned or homemade soup into a complete, protein-rich meal in just minutes. Stir a can of drained, rinsed white beans into tomato soup or try pinto beans added to cream […]
Wash It Out
Reducing sodium can be as easy as swilling out your beans! Draining and rinsing canned beans can reduce their sodium content by more than 40 percent, but taking just a few extra minutes is key to getting the most benefit. First, drain the beans in a colander for two minutes. Then rinse the beans under […]
Baked Beans and Tomato Cupcakes
Beans and cupcakes? You heard right! We were shocked at how good these are. While adding beans to baked goods might not make them guilt-free, it’s a fun way to boost fiber and protein intake. Why not give this prize-winning recipe a try?
Be Tailgate-Ready with Beans
Cowboy Caviar is the crowd-pleaser with a funny name, but did it really start with cowboys? First served at the Houston Country Club on New Year’s Eve in the early 1940s, this bean salad was dubbed “Texas Caviar” in a humorous comparison to true caviar. Today it’s more commonly known as Cowboy Caviar and it’s […]
Bakes Beans with Apples
Why not take your love for fresh fall apples beyond pie? Celebrate National Apple Month by adding apples to your favorite baked bean recipe or by indulging in an easy baked bean casserole. Apples lend both tart and sweet aspects to bean dishes. Chop any type of apple and add it to your favorite baked […]
A Fast and Fabulous Dinner Option
Don’t waste precious time! Dinner can really be both fast and fabulous. Even with just three ingredients, three-ingredient curried beans with cauliflower mirrors the flavors of a meal cooked from scratch. Get the recipe.
Apple Cider Baked Beans
Welcome Autumn with beans! Sweet fresh-pressed apple cider is one of the classic flavors of fall. This simple recipe for traditional baked beans uses cider to create a time-honored Appalachian autumn dish. It calls for navy beans, but many recipes use either pinto or kidney beans. Get the recipe.