Beans recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Red Beans and Rice

Comfort food from New Orleans.

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…

Easy Vegetarian Chili

Easy to put together and it has plenty of nutrition, too!

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…

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.

Ney Sambar (Ghee Dhal Curry)

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

Greek Lentil Soup

Greek Lentil Soup is a simple, healthy, delicious meatless main dish that is protein packed and full of essential vitamins and minerals! Low fat,…

Split Pea Soup

Quick Baked Beans

This is a baked bean dish that is sweetened with maple syrup only. No ketchup or processed sugar.

Toasted Pfoo Almond Cookies

Not sure why these are called Pfoo cookies. Maybe because you eat a batch as they are coming out of the oven and scald your mouth. And then you…

Warm Spiced Lentils

This is a great, heart healthy recipe that is great served over brown rice and accompanied by a salad or a coleslaw.

Southern BBQ Baked Beans

This one takes a little time but it's worth it.

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…

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.

Red Beans & Rice

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