American beans & lentils recipes

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…

Black Bean and Corn Salsa with a Sherry Lime Cumin Vinergarette

A light and freshly black bean and corn salsa with a variety of uses. Can be used with tortilla chips as a…

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Slow Cooker Baked Beans is a super easy recipe to prepare in the slow cooker. Made with canned beans and a blend of ketchup, molasses and spices!…

Crispy Baked Parmesan Green Bean Fries

These yummy Crispy Baked Parmesan Green Bean Fries are coated in a delicious Parmesan cheese crust, and then…

Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green Beans

Sweet and Nutty Green Beans that everyone loves!

Green Bean, Grape and Pasta Salad

Delicious and a family favorite.

Lentils with Rice and Tomatoes

Warm white bean saute

This is a tasty and healthy side dish. We served it with simple Flank Steak, but it would go well with chicken, fish, or other vegetables too.

Frijoles Borrachos

...or Drunken Beans. Why just simmer plain ol' pinto beans when you can add a few ingredients and have MUY Delish Drunken Beans?? I prefer a dark…

Boston Baked Beans

Deep flavored, muscular, savory baked beans for people who love the experience of good slow-cooked fare.

Green Bean Casserole

In my family there is always a competition that revolves around the famous Green Bean Casserole. We are a fairly competitive family and this is what…

Zucchini Split Pea Soup

Green Bean Bundles

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

Bacon Cream Steamed Green Beans

Flavorful with almost any meat entrée, easy and quick side dish.

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…