American beans beans & lentils recipes

Ground Chicken and Bean Bake

I’ve had a dish like this many times before, usually at potlucks or picnics, but this was the first time that I tried to make it with chicken…

Creole Style Butter Beans

Butter beans (another name for Lima beans) are super healthy and flavorful. I've been looking for a simple and flavorful way to cook these, and…

Texas Chuck Wagon Pinto Beans

This dish is all about FLAVOR. San Antonio and Ft. Worth are my two favorite places to be when in Texas. This recipe was inspired by some dining…

Southern BBQ Baked Beans

This one takes a little time but it's worth it.

Italian Bean Patties

Great little change of pace from the usual fare. I love cooking like my grandma and mama did. Both were SO creative, coming up with dishes that…

Bean Dip

This is an awesome tasty dip

Crumbled Tempeh

Ok, for anyone familiar with tempeh this is a super basic recipe. But if you haven't cooked it before, and want a simple, delicious, and flexible…

Four Bean Casserole

Ranch Style Baked Beans

Spicy Black Eyed Peas

Very spicy Black eyed peas. If you want more heat add the cayenne if you dare!!!!

Red Beans and Rice

Comfort food from New Orleans.

Easy Red Beans

Make these easy red beans to go along with chicken or pork, or use them to make red beans and rice.

Hoppin’ John

A traditional dish served on New Year’s Day in the south.

Easy Black-Eyed Peas

An easy way to prepare these delicious, fiber andd protein-packed beans.

Texas Style Pinto Beans

Slightly spicy cumin, cilantro and jalapenos lend a Southwestern Tex/Mex flair to tender pinto beans in this recipe. I've added a ham hock and/or…