Beans & lentils recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

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…

Green Bean Bundles

These delicious bundles of veggies are great by themselves or as a side item to compliment your favorite American dinner!

Coach's Favorite Baby Lima Beans

I have a dog park buddy (former basketball coach) I cook for, and he brought me this recipe a lady in his…

Pork and Beans Chili

This chili is quick and easy and has a sweet and yet spicy flavor. Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine

Caraway Coleslaw

Black Beans with Smoked Bacon (feijoada)

More often than not I prepare black beans vegetarian. However I wanted to compare them to a recipe from "South…

Skinny Classic Baked Beans

Your search might just be over…These classic baked beans are simply wonderful. You’ll love the ease of this recipe, too. Made with such a rich…

Bacon-y Green Beans

Bacon? Good!

Ranch Style Baked Beans

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This is a great high protein snack or appetizer. Add other elements such as artichoke hearts, olives or mixed veggies to create diverse variations…

Red Beans and Rice

Comfort food from New Orleans.

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…

Baked Beans

I found this recipe in an old recipe book from the 1940's when I was a young bride in the early 1970's. At the time, I thought, "wow this is…

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…

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…