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Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas
By á-174535
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Servings 8
Preparation time 30
Cooking time 50
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut in 2-inch pieces
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
- 1 large red onion, peeled, halved, and cut in 1-inch wedges
- 1 pound red or russet potatoes, cut in cubes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16-ounce) can chick peas (garbanzos), rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
This side dish is packed with a variety of vegetables and tons of flavor
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Spring Pea Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing
By jeknudson
When the fresh green peas are in your garden or supermarket, this is a perfect salad to make for dinner! The spicy ...
- 4 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed and diagonally sliced
- 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fat-free milk
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup very thinly vertically sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup torn fresh mint leaves
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen petite green peas, thawed
- 1 cup very thinly sliced radishes
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
Black Bean & Corn Salsa Salad
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
My favorite time to make this colorful salad is during the summer, when corn is freshly picked
- 2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups corn kernels, (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño*, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- Juice of two limes
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Fava Bean and Pea Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
By GadgetGirl
Can’t find favas? Double up on peas
- 2 cups shelled fava beans (from about 2 pounds of pods) or frozen fava beans, thawed
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 2 lb. pods) or frozen peas, thawed
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons (or more) buttermilk or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 heads of Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, about 8 cups
- 4 cups pea shoots (tendrils)
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Maple-Dijon Baked Beans
By á-81356
Canned Great Northern beans are doctored up with some Dijon mustard, molasses and maple syrup to make them a little...
- 3 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1/8 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 teaspoons (each) sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
Texas Trash Warm Bean Dip
By Jackie618
So with all the talk and posting of Super Bowl party grub I have to be honest, I am not a fan of football
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cans (16-ounces, each) refried beans
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 pound ground turkey, cooked, optional
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes, optional
Minestrone Soup
By á-2451
I created this Minestrone Soup after recalling a great bowl of minestrone that was overflowing with rich vegetables...
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 5 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup red wine (Optional)
- 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can green beans
- 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
- 3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup seashell pasta
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated. for topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Tuscan White Bean Salad with Spinach, Olives, & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
By jjadin
A spin on the Tuscan classic salad with the addition of olives, sun dried tomatoes and spinach
- Italian Vinaigrette:
- 1 1/2 cups dried navy beans, rinsed and picked over
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups firmly packed spinach, washed, drained, and stems removed
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata or niçoise
- Italian vinaigrette
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Blackened Chicken and Creole Lentils
By mirelsonp
1. reheat oven to 350 degrees F
- For the lentils:
- 8 skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup Cajun spice blend (or make blend below)
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. Cajun spice blend (or use blend below)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Cajun Spice mix:
- 4 tsp. dried oregano
- 4 tsp. dried thyme
- 4 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. ground white pepper
- 2 tsp. ground paprika
- 1 tsp. kosher or coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
Cheater Baked Beans
By mytastytreasures
This Cheater Baked Beans recipe is perfect for an impromptu barbecue! The bacon in the recipe makes this dish a sta
- 2 (28-ounces) cans Bush's original baked beans
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound bacon
Lentil, Zucchini and Tomato Tart with Feta and Dill
By mirelsonp
Note: Make individual-sized tarts by cutting puff pastry into squares
- 1 pkg puff pastry, pre-rolled sheet 10x11 inches
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 small zucchini sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup cooked split red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 green onions, light green and white parts only, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, yellow and red, cut in half
- Extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
- Chopped fresh dill, for garnish
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, for garnish
Soup - Spiced Red Lentil, Tomato, and Kale Soup
By BlueSchmoo
Chili powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper create a downright irresistible flavorful broth ...
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (or other oil)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 & 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspopon smoked sweet paprika, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 14 ounce can tomatoes, diced
- 5 - 6 cups vegetable broth, more if desired
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- Fine grain sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 handfuls torn kale leaves or spinach
Family Favorite Baked Beans
By msippigrl
No cookout or fish fry would be complete without baked beans as a side dish
- 2 (28-ounce) cans Bush's 'Country Style, Baked Beans with Bacon & Extra Brown Sugar, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pork and beans, drained (I used Van Camp's)
- 1/2 small onion, chopped, scant 1/2 cup
- 1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped, about 1/3 cup
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil, or bacon fat
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup K.C. Masterpiece Original Barbecue Sauce
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup (I used Hunt's)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 or 2 drops liquid smoke, optional (I used Hickory)
- 1/3 cup crisply cooked and crumbled bacon (or packaged 'Real' bacon pieces)
- Additional cooked bacon for garnish, optional
Lentil and Basil Pesto Pasta
By mirelsonp
1. In the bowl of food processor, add basil, garlic, pine nuts lentils, and lemon juice
- For the Pesto:
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves (reserve a few leaves for garnish)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Pasta:
- 3 1/2 cups dry farfalle (bowtie) or other pasta
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, rinsed and drained
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Extra Virgin Olive oil, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Easy Taco Casserole
By á-24940
Taco casserole is easy to make and your family will love it! A great recipe for making ahead for a quick weeknight...
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can Ranch Style beans
- 1 10-12 ounce bag tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 can Ro-tel tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup water
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
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Grilled Salmon & Black Bean Salsa
- SALSA:
- 1/4 cup white wine, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 salmon fillets, 4 ounces each
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon canned chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
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15 minute Black Bean and Corn Salsa
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can yellow corn, or yellow and white corn
- 1 can Rotel
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, freshly chopped
- Dash lime juice (or squeeze one lime)
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Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, & Black...
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow or white onion
- 2 serrano chile peppers, minced (you can seed both, one, or neither depending on your heat preference)
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder (ancho or chipotle would work nicely, as well)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste
- 1 cup unseasoned tomato sauce/puree
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (I used homemade, but canned would be fine)
- 1 cup pumpkin beer (use whatever brew you’d like; for me, it doesn’t get any better than Southern Tier Pumking Imperial Pumpkin Ale)
- 1 cup water
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Mrs. Garcia's Black Bean Soup
- To garnish:
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ham bone or smoked ham hock
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup white or cider vinegar
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Smashed Chickpea Sriracha Salad...
- 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free mayo
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha, to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- red or yellow pepper, chopped (optional)
- assorted greens for toppings
- 4 buns
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Black Bean Quesadillas
- 1 cup Goya Pico de Gallo Salsa
- 1 Can (15.5 oz.) Goya Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 10-inch Goya Tortillas (for Burritos)
- 1 tsp. Goya extra virgin olive oil
- Goya Salsita (optional)
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Baked Tofu & Quinoa with Chickpeas...
- Ingredients:
- Baked Tofu
- Serves 3
- 1 block of firm tofu, pressed and dried
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Asian sauce (we used Korean BBQ)
- Quinoa with Spinach and Chickpeas
- Makes 6 cups
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup chopped onion (I used 1/2 yellow onion)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- pinch of salt
- pinch of fresh ground pepper
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Roasted Corn and Lentil Salad with...
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Green onions, white and light green parts only, chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 Cup basil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 limes, zest and juice
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- For the Salad:
- 18 large prawns, thawed, deveined, and rinsed
- 2 cups raw corn off the cob, or frozen and thawed
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 2 cups cooked black(Beluga), or green lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 small cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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Red Lentil Soup
- 1 1/2 cups red lentils soaked
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 tsp garlic
- 2 carrots
- 3 TBSP olive oil
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Pinch cracked black pepper
- 1 qt vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted
- 1 lemon
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
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Copycat Amy's Lentil Soup
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, minced
- 3 stalks of celery (leaves too!), minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 15 oz. can of stewed tomatoes, blended
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 2 cups of water
- 1/2 medium sweet potato, minced
- 2 tsp. pink himalayan salt
- 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 large bay leaf
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups red lentils
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
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Crock Pot Mexican Roast & Pinto...
- 2 to 2 1/2 pound boneless beef chuck roast, excess fat removed
- 2 cups dry pinto beans, uncooked (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (I used Original)
- 1 small onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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- 1 teaspoon chili powder
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A Warm Pan of Chickpeas, Chorizo...
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
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- Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced into half moons
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- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chorizo sausages, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- One 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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- 1/4 cup chèvre, crumbled
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