Beans main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

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Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari)

Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari)

Wow, this is such a wonderful dish and so easy to cook! The keys to this dish are the yellow lentils, fried…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2011
Advanced
7 votes
7181 views
Pork and Hominy Chili

Pork and Hominy Chili

Nancy Miyasaki
Feb 2008
Intermediate
4 votes
14913 views
Burrito Pie

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…

Carolinaheartstrings
Apr 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2194 views
Rosemary-scented lentils and sausage

Rosemary-scented lentils and sausage

Best. lentils. Ever.

Kimberly Lindstrom
Sep 2008
Intermediate
3 votes
8067 views
Vermont Baked Beans

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.

Micheline
May 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
8181 views
Spanish Style Beans and Rice

Spanish Style Beans and Rice

This vegan adaptation of traditional Spanish Style Beans and Rice is a nice light dish. Plate it with some fresh fruit slices for added color and…

Rich H
Aug 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
4344 views
Pot Of Beans (Italian Style)

Pot Of Beans (Italian Style)

This family recipe is from my mother, Anne. Every Christmas and Easter she cooked a ham. This recipe was a way to be frugal and use every bit of it.…

Melodie
Aug 2010
Advanced
1 vote
3382 views
Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry)

Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry)

Thick creamy aromatic curry; scented with curry leaves and ghee.

Navaneetham Krishnan
Dec 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4531 views
Black Bean Burger

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…

Carolinaheartstrings
Jan 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
2835 views
Falafel Salad

Falafel Salad

Food Wine Thyme
Mar 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3437 views
Southern Style Rice and Beans

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…

Rich H
Sep 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3357 views
Polenta Smothered in Lentils

Polenta Smothered in Lentils

Beans and legumes are a staple of the vegetarian diet. Both contain large amounts of protein and are also high in dietary fiber. When mixed with…

Suzi
Aug 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2873 views
Red Beans & Rice

Red Beans & Rice

Simple, delicious, & healthy

Wendi Taylor
Jun 2012
Professional
1 vote
2200 views
Jumbo Lump "Crab-less" Cakes

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.

Rich H
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
4198 views
Ney Sambar (Ghee Dhal Curry)

Ney Sambar (Ghee Dhal Curry)

Enriching and irressible fragrance of ghee which makes this curry even more delectable.

Navaneetham Krishnan
Sep 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2869 views