Beans & lentils recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

Fresh Pintos

My grandmother Manuela taught me how to make these. She used to serve them in her restaurant in Mexico. A simple recipe which can be served as a…

Bacon-y Green Beans

Bacon? Good!

Four Bean Casserole

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.

Ranch-Style Beans

These beans come together in a flash and taste like they've been slow-cooked all day.

Channa Masala

This is one of my favorite Indian vegetarian dishes. I always load up on a few helpings when I'm at the buffet! Chick-peas are great for you, and…

Mexican Charra Beans

Very flavorful beans, slightly soupy. Frequently served as a side dish with a Mexican meal in many restaurants along the border.

Stir-Fry Broad Beans, Shanghainese-Style

Shanghai dish, easy

Black-Eyed Peas with Cumin

I had a craving for Black-Eyed peas this week so threw this together on the fly. It worked out really well. The chilli gives a kick but the small…

Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green Beans

Sweet and Nutty Green Beans that everyone loves!