North american beans recipes with 300 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

Easy Tex-Mex Refried Bean Dip

Inexpensive, easy prep recipe that guests will love. I sometimes use this recipe to make quesadillas, too.

Country Style Beans

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

Vegetarian Pinto Beans

A family crock-pot favorite. Simple, easy, and delicious.

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

Mexican Black Bean Salad

A colorful, healthy salad that can be put together in a matter of minutes. Perfect for a side dish or as a taco filling.

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.

Crock Pot Lentil Soup

In the mood for delicious, healthy soup, with high fiber as an added bonus? Try this recipe. Prep time is minimal, and resulting taste is maximum…

Heart Healthy, Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal

A steaming bowl of fresh cooked oatmeal is the perfect way to start off your day. What better way to gain the…

Mixed Bean Soup with Andouille or Ham (A Gift in Jar Holiday Idea)

Make up your own dry bean and lentil variety or purchase ready-made. Aim…

Make Your Own Refried Beans

Why buy the canned refried beans when you can make your own and control what little extras you can add to it? And of course, the way to add the kind…

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…

Split Pea Soup

Fabulously Healthy, Edamame, Spinach and Garlic Hummus For Summer Entertaining

We’re loving this skinny dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you…

Crockpot Lima Beans

My hubby says I make the best beans around.I usually have to take the beans off the table,cause he'll eat until he makes himself sick.

Jan's Chicago Chili

I have tweaked and developed this recipe over 30 years. I think you will love it, as does all my family. It is a complete, healthy and satisfying…