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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 ariana restaurant sabzi (afghan pureed spinach with spices)

Ariana Restaurant Sabzi (Afghan Pureed Spinach With Spices)

Made with fresh cilantro, vegetable or olive oil, salt and pepper, fresh spinach, black-eyed peas, onion, sun-dried lemon, garlic, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker bean pot medley

Slow Cooker Bean Pot Medley

Made with brown sugar, black beans, red beans, Great Northern beans, black-eyed peas, baby lima beans, onion, ketchup, red bell pepper, green bell pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rajasthani dal - indian vegetarian curry

Rajasthani Dal - Indian Vegetarian Curry

Made with onions, red chiles, moong dal, chana dal, ginger, turmeric, salt, oil, cumin seeds, asafoetida

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for ass kickin' baked beans

Ass Kickin' Baked Beans

Made with Tabasco sauce, brown sugar, bell pepper, green beans, kidney beans, green onion, chili sauce, bacon, pork and beans, chili

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for barbeque lima beans

Barbeque Lima Beans

Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, lima beans, pork sausage, onion, garlic, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for cowboy beans

Cowboy Beans

Made with great Northern beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, molasses, prepared mustard, chili powder, black pepper, bratwurst

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baliada

Baliada

This dish brings together warm flour tortillas with creamy black beans, tangy crema or sour cream, and crumbled cotija or queso fresco cheese for a satisfying meal or snack.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southern baked beans

Southern Baked Beans

Made with bacon, lemon juice, onion, pork and beans, prepared yellow mustard, maple syrup, light brown sugar, ketchup

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker black bean and corn stuffed peppers

Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Stuffed Peppers

Made with scallions, corn, plum tomatoes, cilantro, fresh parsley, dried parsley, fresh basil, dried basil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 slow cooker butter beans

Slow Cooker Butter Beans

Made with water, Tabasco sauce, lima beans, smoked sausage, green onions, garlic powder, beef bouillon cubes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


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 fixed-up baked beans

Fixed-up Baked Beans

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for a and w boston baked beans

A And W Boston Baked Beans

Made with ground cloves, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, root beer, bacon, onion, garlic, pinto beans, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for stove top baked beans

Stove Top Baked Beans

Made with prepared mustard, butter, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke

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 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 three meat baked beans

Three Meat Baked Beans

Made with Polish sausage, ground beef, bacon, onion, ketchup, pork and beans, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, brown sugar, prepared mustard

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for root beer baked beans

Root Beer Baked Beans

Made with bacon, onion, hot sauce, pork and beans, root beer, barbecue sauce, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creole kidney beans

Creole Kidney Beans

Made with kidney beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, salt, black pepper, tomatoes

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker curry-spiced lentils & spinach

Slow Cooker Curry-Spiced Lentils & Spinach

Made with curry powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, turmeric, onion, garlic, lentils, converted rice, spinach

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lima beans with sour cream

Lima Beans With Sour Cream

Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, butter, lima beans, onion, pimento

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roman-style fava beans

Roman-Style Fava Beans

Made with water, salt and pepper, pancetta, fava beans, olive oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 smoky baked beans with peaches

Smoky Baked Beans With Peaches

Made with diced peaches in light syrup, barbecue sauce, nonstick cooking spray, onion, pinto beans, Great Northern beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for swedish brown beans

Swedish Brown Beans

Made with butter, molasses, pinto beans, cinnamon, salt, pepper, vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for butter beans with smoked turkey

Butter Beans With Smoked Turkey

Made with salt, thyme, black pepper, smoked turkey breast, onion, water, dried butter beans, garlic, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 20-minute cowboy beans

20-Minute Cowboy Beans

Made with brown sugar, barbecue sauce, pinto beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 slow cooker borracho baked beans

Slow Cooker Borracho Baked Beans

Made with onion, garlic, chicken bouillon, rum, brown sugar, chorizo links, salt, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for frijoles borrachos (drunken beans)

Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)

Made with salt, green chiles, canola oil, tomatoes, scallions, pinto beans, beer, fresh cilantro, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 lima beans with bacon

Lima Beans with Bacon

Made with parsley, bacon, frozen lima beans, water, salt, black pepper, rosemary

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked bean tacos

Baked Bean Tacos

Made with taco toppings, vegetarian baked beans, taco seasoning mix, taco shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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

recipe for cheese and lentil gratin

Cheese and Lentil Gratin

Made with carrot, celery, red lentils, water, garlic, vegetarian cheese, parsley, egg, salt and pepper, wholemeal bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chipotle black beans

Chipotle Black Beans

Made with Liquid Smoke flavoring, brown sugar, dried black beans, bacon, chipotle peppers, garlic, sweet onions, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for franks & boston baked beans

Franks & Boston Baked Beans

Made with Great Northern or navy beans, onion, molasses, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, chicken franks

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for basic refried beans from scratch

Basic Refried Beans From Scratch

Made with bacon drippings or lard, yellow onions, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, queso blanco cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker hawaiian beans

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Beans

Made with pork and beans, pinto beans, lima beans, butter beans, ketchup, onion, brown sugar, salt, pineapple juice, dry mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker mexican red beans

Slow Cooker Mexican Red Beans

Made with salt pork or bacon, salt, crushed red pepper, ground cumin, dried red beans, water, onion, diced tomatoes, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ranch beans

Slow Cooker Ranch Beans

Made with vinegar, prepared mustard, ketchup, ground beef, onion soup mix, pork & beans, kidney beans

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

recipe for slow cooker bourbon baked beans

Slow Cooker Bourbon Baked Beans

Made with brown sugar, crushed pineapple, boston baked beans, dry mustard, chili sauce, molasses, bourbon, brewed coffee

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 black eyed peas with garlic and kale

Black Eyed Peas With Garlic And Kale

Made with cider vinegar, black-eyed peas, kale, vegetable oil, garlic, dried red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lowfat spicy pinto beans

Lowfat Spicy Pinto Beans

Made with tomatoes, chili powder, dried pinto beans, chicken broth, onion, green onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, vegetable bouillon granules, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked lentils

Baked Lentils

Made with onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, butter, all-purpose flour, beef stock, basil, ground thyme, fresh parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chilled edamame

Chilled Edamame

Made with lemon juice, sesame oil, kosher salt, edamame, chili puree, garlic, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for german sweet & sour beans with bacon

German Sweet & Sour Beans With Bacon

Made with salt, bacon, water, onion, vinegar, flour, sugar, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker scandinavian beans

Slow Cooker Scandinavian Beans

Made with onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, molasses, Tabasco, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lebanese fava beans

Lebanese Fava Beans

Made with onions, garlic, tomatoes, foul mudammas, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, cardamom, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for granny lou's homemade succotash

Granny Lou's Homemade Succotash

Made with Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, corn, lima beans, olive oil, heavy whipping cream, red bell peppers, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for black eyed peas casserole

Black Eyed Peas Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, green chiles, black olives, whole kernel corn, black eyed peas, bacon drippings, ground beef, onion, garlic powder, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes




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