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Beans and Legumes

Beans and Legumes

Dried beans must be soaked overnight typically (some beans like lentils are an exception) to soften them. They can be stored (dry) for up to a year making them a great choice of stocking the pantry.

Beans are high in protein and fiber which is why they are a staple food item in so many cultures. They also make a great vegetarian alternative to meat.



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recipe for old-fashioned baked lima beans

Old-Fashioned Baked Lima Beans

Made with smoked turkey, dried lima beans, water, bay leaf, celery leaves, parsley, sorghum molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for refried white beans

Refried White Beans

Made with fresh cilantro, vegetable oil, carrot, green onions, garlic, cumin, cannellini beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lima beans with mustard sauce

Lima Beans With Mustard Sauce

Made with mustard, milk, frozen baby lima beans, salad dressing or mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for patio beans

Patio Beans

Made with bacon, onion, pork and beans, Dr. Pepper, ketchup, prepared mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for home style baked beans

Home Style Baked Beans

Made with bacon, brown sugar, baked beans, sweet onion, prepared mustard, ketchup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for caribbean-style black-eyed peas

Caribbean-Style Black-Eyed Peas

Made with rice, water or broth, coconut milk, dried black-eyed peas, ham, garlic, onion, dried thyme, black pepper, Habanero pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker frijoles charros gorditos (beans with chorizo)

Slow Cooker Frijoles Charros Gorditos (Beans With Chorizo)

Made with salt, red pepper flakes, dried marjoram, dried pink beans, chorizo sausage, onion, garlic, jalapeno, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rio bravo beans

Rio Bravo Beans

Made with cheddar cheese, garlic, pinto beans, refried beans, red enchilada sauce, onions, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tex-mex pinto beans

Tex-Mex Pinto Beans

These Tex-Mex style pinto beans are a delicious and easy to make dish that is full of flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spanish-style lima beans

Spanish-Style Lima Beans

Made with black pepper, dry lima beans, water, salt, onion, whole peeled tomatoes, oil, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker cowboy ground beef and beans

Slow Cooker Cowboy Ground Beef And Beans

Made with ground beef, onion, ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper, prepared mustard, pork 'n beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chuck wagon beans

Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Beans

Made with red pepper, dried navy or pinto beans, water, salt pork, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chuck steak, salt, oregano

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker jamaican black-eyed peas

Slow Cooker Jamaican Black-Eyed Peas

Made with dried black-eyed peas, onion, rice, allspice berries, brown sugar, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker mexican black eyed peas

Slow Cooker Mexican Black Eyed Peas

Made with salt & pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt, onion, bell pepper, celery, black eyed peas, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for beans and corn

Beans and Corn

Made with hot pepper sauce, onion, vegetable oil, baked beans, corn, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hawaiian baked beans for a crowd

Hawaiian Baked Beans For A Crowd

Made with vinegar, prepared mustard, great northern beans, onions, brown sugar, ham, ketchup, crushed pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kentucky baked beans

Kentucky Baked Beans

Made with black pepper, pork and beans, onion, ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, molasses, sweet gherkin pickle juice, apple cider vinegar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker savory pinto beans with bacon

Slow Cooker Savory Pinto Beans With Bacon

Made with bacon, pinto beans, water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, mustard, paprika, ground ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate calypso beans

Chocolate Calypso Beans

Made with dried calypso or black beans, onion, olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, ground, dried red chilies, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked pinto beans

Baked Pinto Beans

Made with dark brown sugar, mild prepared mustard, dry pinto beans, water, salt pork, salt, molasses, dry mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker pizza beans

Slow Cooker Pizza Beans

Made with mozzarella cheese, dried rosemary, pinto beans, water, tomatoes, onion, red or green bell pepper, garlic, salt, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for southwest baked beans

Southwest Baked Beans

Made with honey, ketchup, cider vinegar, chili powder, salt, black beans or kidney beans, whole kernel corn, chopped green chilies, jalapeno pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for refried black soy beans

Refried Black Soy Beans

Made with heavy cream, chicken broth or water, chili powder, black soy beans, bacon, onion, butter, garlic salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker baked butter beans

Slow Cooker Baked Butter Beans

Made with molasses, ground ginger, salt, onion, butter beans, bacon, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker baked beans with sausage

Slow Cooker Baked Beans With Sausage

Made with black pepper, yellow mustard, light brown sugar, maple syrup, pinto beans, kidney beans, Great Northern beans, smoked sausage, ketchup, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crema conde

Crema Conde

Made with black beans, tomatoes, garlic, onion, oil, dried Mexican oregano, pepper, salt, cognac, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker lima beans and ham

Slow Cooker Lima Beans and Ham

Made with ham, dry lima beans, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, tomato soup, black pepper, dry mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for black eyed peas and collards casserole

Black Eyed Peas And Collards Casserole

Made with water, canola oil, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, collards, tomato sauce, ketchup, molasses

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for refried bean casserole

Refried Bean Casserole

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, refried beans, eggs, chopped chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chez goo goo baked beans

Chez Goo Goo Baked Beans

Made with navy beans, smoked bacon, onions, maple syrup, molasses, ground pepper, Dijon mustard, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker baked beans and smoked sausage

Slow Cooker Baked Beans and Smoked Sausage

This crock pot baked beans and smoked sausage recipe combines the simplicity of canned beans and smoked sausage with aromatic herbs such as oregano, basil...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rum baked beans

Rum Baked Beans

Made with sliced pineapple, bacon, baked beans, dry mustard, ground ginger, coffee, brown sugar, rum

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sweet and sour baked beans

Sweet And Sour Baked Beans

Made with ketchup, pork and beans, bacon, pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, green bell pepper, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vermont maple baked beans

Vermont Maple Baked Beans

Made with maple syrup, dried beans, onion, baking soda, salt, dry mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet hickory bbq baked beans

Sweet Hickory Bbq Baked Beans

Made with barbecue seasoning, vegetable oil, onion, pork and beans, maple syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for frijoles (mexican beans)

Frijoles (Mexican Beans)

Made with Mexican oregano, dried pinto beans, water, salt pork, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red lentils with zucchini

Red Lentils with Zucchini

Made with red lentils, turmeric, salt, canola oil, whole cardamom, stick cinnamon, bay leaves, cumin seed, onion, fresh ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kidney bean casserole

Kidney Bean Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, butter, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, flour, chili powder, tomatoes, kidney beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for memphis spicy beans

Memphis Spicy Beans

Made with garlic salt, black pepper, Great Northern beans, ham, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baby lima beans or broad beans with italian sausage

Baby Lima Beans Or Broad Beans With Italian Sausage

Made with black pepper, salt, red hot chili pepper, Italian bulk sausage, onion, water, baby lima beans, ground cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hobo beans

Hobo Beans

Made with salt, diced tomatoes, ground beef, pork and beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, butter beans, onion, barbecue sauce, ketchup

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker country style white beans

Slow Cooker Country Style White Beans

Made with parsley, white navy beans, salt, black pepper, garlic, bay leaves, onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker coffee baked beans

Slow Cooker Coffee Baked Beans

Made with instant coffee powder, pinto beans, dark red kidney beans, chili beans, onion, green bell pepper, ketchup, yellow mustard, liquid smoke hickory seasoning, light...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker beer baked beans

Slow Cooker Beer Baked Beans

Made with beer, onion, dry navy beans, chorizo sausage, salt, brown sugar, dry mustard, molasses, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for borracho beans

Borracho Beans

Made with beer, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, pinto beans, salt, garlic, salt pork, bacon drippings, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for barbecue butter beans

Barbecue Butter Beans

Made with onion, prepared yellow mustard, green bell pepper, butter beans, dry mustard, brown sugar, whole tomatoes, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker fagioli all'olio (white beans with sage)

Slow Cooker Fagioli all'Olio (White beans With Sage)

Made with olive oil, kosher salt, dried white beans, water, garlic, fresh sage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lentils italiano

Lentils Italiano

Made with fresh basil, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, garlic, olive oil, vegetable broth, dried lentils, diced tomatoes, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for black eyed peas & rice casserole

Black Eyed Peas & Rice Casserole

Made with garlic salt, rice, black-eyed peas, ground sausage, celery, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chipotle's refried beans

Chipotle's Refried Beans

Made with water, dried pinto beans, bacon drippings, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for grandma's baby lima casserole

Grandma's Baby Lima Casserole

Made with sweet bell pepper, sweet onion, celery, mayonnaise, pimento, sour cream, mushrooms, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for frijoles rancheros (ranch-style beans)

Frijoles Rancheros (Ranch-Style Beans)

Made with salt, black pepper, poblano chili, tomatoes, green bell pepper, cilantro, oregano, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black beans and barley

Black Beans and Barley

Made with fresh cilantro, black beans, canola oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cumin, chicken broth or vegetable broth, barley, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pinto beans and beef

Pinto Beans And Beef

Made with lard, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, habanero peppers, red bell pepper, yellow bell or wax pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours




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