North american beans main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $3.0 per serving

Pork and Hominy Chili

Burrito Pie

This month we are trying out our favorite “international” recipes. The Husband and I love Mexican food. I used to make a variation of this recipe…

Vermont Baked Beans

These are my favourite baked beans because they remain white when cooked and just sweet enough. I always double the recipe. Freezes well.

Black Bean Burger

In an effort to eat healthier in the New Year, I decided to try my hand at making a black bean burger. Not too bad. I liked it a lot and this…

Southern Style Rice and Beans

We wanted to add a few ingredients to make this Southern style rice and bean dish a complete, balanced one-dish meal! Adding green bell pepper, peas…

Red Beans & Rice

Simple, delicious, & healthy

Jumbo Lump "Crab-less" Cakes

Here is a nice cruelty-free alternative to crab cakes. Serve them hot with a great sauce, some potatoes and corn and you have a nice meal.

Red Beans & Rice

I had to find a use for my leftover ham bone from Easter.

Country Style Beans

These beans were so good!! My picky daughter even had seconds.

Crock Pot Chili

This is a wonderful chili, my family loves it!

Vegetarian Black Bean Burger

Great food for you veggie-heads!

Barbecue Lentils

An easy, cheap, child friendly dinner.

William's Texas Beans

Awesome baked beans.

Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili

Chilaquiles Casserole

packed with nutritious beans and vegetables.