American beans recipes

Chipotle Bean Soup

I had some beans, and I had a couple of dried chipotles and some Ro-Tel. This is what I came up with. I get my beans from Rancho Gordo; for this I…

Garden Green Bean & Spinish Squares

My Husband loves this one. I add cheese on top when I re-heat in the microwave the next day.

Lentil-Quinoa Soup

Easy Black Bean Soup

This easy soup is low in fat, high in fiber and Weight Watcher friendly. Each one cup serving = 1 WW point.

Anasazi Beans w/Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Super Bowl Sunday Ham and Beans

There is nothing like a hardy soup or stew to watch a football game especially if you are in a cold snowy part of the country. The best part is…

Rice and Beans Southwest Style

This recipe is adapted from one I found along time ago in a Richard Simmons diet cookbook.

Chip and Salsa Soup

Mcdougall program recipe

Chickpea and Couscous Lunch

Take one serving to work every day for a week - keeps well in the fridge till Friday! Number of Servings: 5

Black Bean Fudge Cake

From Clean Eating Magazine I used canola oil instead of olive oil and did not add nuts because I do not like them in baked goods. Definitely a…

Creamy Black Bean Magic Bowls

South of the border gone wild. These flavorful gems are a big hit with basic taco sides to mix and match to your pleasure. Soaked over night and…

Red Beans n Rice 400pp@ 1c beans 1/3c rice

French du Puy Green Lentils with Chicken Apple Sausage

This is a simple but hearty dish. Probably better suited for winter months but I found a good source for…

Ham & Bean Stew

This is a hearty and healthy Spring stew. It is easy to make, can be made in advance and stores in the refrigerated for several days.

Sesame-Olive Oil Whole Green Beans

Great Side dish with Ham! Easy and flavorful.