Recipezaar: Side Dishes,Beans recipes

Slow Cooker Refried Beans

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:05:55 -0400

I've been making this refried beans many times for my Mexican dinner combo,sometimes I use pinto beans,sometimes I use red beans,depends on what I have in my kitchen,whatever beans I use,it's always very tasty.Before I cooked beans on the stove top,and I had to keep an eye on it all the time and add water many times in case it got burned.but now I use slow cooker which enhances the flavor big time and you can do other things while it's cooking,give it a try! -- posted by sasha's kitchen

Marinated Black Beans

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:48:32 -0400

This is a very versatile salad. You can serve it as a side dish with any grilled or BBQ'd meat, as an accompaniment for your favorite enchiladas or fajitas, or as a dip with tortilla chips. You can add corn to it as well as diced celery- use your imagination! It's from a September 1986 issue of Bon Appetit in the "Cooking Class" section. -- posted by Leslie in Texas

Simply Irresistable Baked Beans

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:14:24 -0400

This is from my church's cookbook. I have made it many times and always have gotten rave reviews. -- posted by CeeGee

Mel's Lentil Leek Saute

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:22:13 -0400

A delicious but very unconventional "stir-fry", suitable for vegans, delicious over rice (in a main dish) ...in a pita...or plain (as a side dish). Only use a high quality (and REAL) soy sauce. It REALLY makes a difference. -- posted by Food Snob in Israel

Roasted Garlic, Sun-Dried Tomato, and White Bean Dip

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:18:28 -0400

Prepare a day ahead; bring to room temperature before serving. Serve on bagel chips or pita chips garnished with rosemary sprigs. Cooking Light. -- posted by Mitra <3

Caramelized Onions and Lentil Rice

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:30:15 -0400

Super easy and tasty dish that's also inexpensive. From Ingrid Hoffman at Food Network. -- posted by SweetJezebel

Barbecue Baked Beans

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:52:43 -0400

These beans are so easy, it's hard to believe they get such raves when served at a barbecue. I'm approximating the measurements, as I pretty much just grab a big handful of brown sugar, squirt the mustard, etc. The biggest difference I see in bean recipes posted is that I drain my pork and beans, and replace it with barbecue sauce. If you are out of brown sugar, use molasses or corn syrup, or even pancake syrup. Try different mustards. This recipe fits in a 13x9 pan, but you can adjust for 8x8 or whatever. Even the temperature is flexible. -- posted by MawMaw Angela

Whole Wheat Penne Genovese

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:37:30 -0400

I found this recipe in Good Housekeeping and it looked so delicious that I have to post it for safe keeping. I'm hoping to make it soon! -- posted by Enjolinfam

Sticky Rice Wrapped in Bamboo Leaves (Joong or Zhongzi)

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:49:52 -0400

A soy-free version of the Chinese Sticky Rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, known as Joong, or Zhongzi that are traditionally eaten in late Spring for the Dragonboat Festival. You can buy them at Asian supermarkets (like T&T here), and my husband's family makes them, but they all have ingredients my son can't have. Usually these have dried shrimp or scallop, mushrooms, nuts, soy sauce, 5-spice powder, chinese sausage and egg, but yummy as they are, these all make my son itchy, so I improvised! Special thanks to W.K. Leung for his pictorial description here: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=88644 You may want to see the pictures of the various packages he uses. If you don't need to avoid all those ingredients, you'll probably want to follow his recipe, as this one is a little bland (shhh, don't tell my son...) Wrapping the dumplings is tricky - I had to watch a few different videos, and even then, my first one took about 20 minutes! Eventually I figured it out. My best ones ended up as somewhat rectangular pyramids, rather than the tetrahedrons I usually see. This is a fairly time-consuming project, most families make it a group activity! Preparation time below is for one person doing it all herself for the first time, with a little "help" from my little man, and does not include overnight soaking time. -- posted by vancouverlori

Black Bean Mango Salsa

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:14:15 -0400

A perfect side dish for whatever meat or fish you may grill. Fresh mango is best, but we have used frozen mango. The flavors really pop out if made a day ahead of serving time. -- posted by Laurie & Roger

Indian Style Black-Eyed Peas

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:17:07 -0400

Taken from What's Cooking Indian by Shehzad Husain, 1998 Thunder Bay Press, p. 146. "This is semi-dry when cooked, and is very good served with a few drops of lemon juice or with chapatis and a wet curry." -- posted by lolsuz

Stewed Lentils & Tomatoes(Barefoot Contessa)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:17:08 -0400

Ina Garten made huge pots of this at her restaurant, Barefoot Contessa. It's healthy and delicious! -- posted by Sharon123

Baked Beans With Ground Beef

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:58:05 -0400

My brother-in-law, Bill, made these beans for a family dinner. They are so delicious!! -- posted by Carol's Mistletoe Kitchen

Edamame-Bean Salad

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:19:40 -0400

This recipe is easy and healthy, a good side dish or a main course for lunch. Vegetarian. Inspired by an edamame salad in the salad bar at my grocery store. It looked but didn't taste good, so I decided to make one that did. -- posted by Rambling Rose

Three Beans and Franks Bake

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:05:08 -0400

From Hebrew National. I sometimes use navy beans in place of the butter/lima beans. I have a hard time finding butter beans at my local stores. I also sometimes leave out the peppers. -- posted by KeeperAtHome

Braised Fennel and White Beans

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:05:05 -0400

From Martha Steward Living, January 2007. Posted for safe keeping. -- posted by yogiclarebear

Black Bean Salsa: Super Simple, Super Delicious!

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:10:18 -0400

Did you know that beans are BOTH a protein and a vegetable? Black beans, espeically, pack a ton of nutrients, like fiber, folate and protein. Get a healthy serving of these nutrients with this delicious BLACK BEAN SALSA recipe. It goes great with grilled meat or seafood, and with tortilla chips. Another delicious suggestion: Make a breakfast burrito of eggs, green peppers, cheddar cheese and this black bean salsa wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla -- What a delicious way to start the day! -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

The Best Cowboy Beans

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:25:26 -0400

These are the BEST! I've been making this recipe for over 20 years now, and it's always a HIT with my family and friends! Great for BBQ's, potlucks, camping etc. Can be made in the oven or in the crockpot, and it freezes and reheats well. -- posted by BecR

Mediterranean Bean Salad - Basic & Simple yet Awesome

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:27:20 -0400

A super easy basic and really yummy salad. Great for summer picnics & BBQ. Great side dish for Italian, Greek, Lebanese.... Vary the beans... add cheese... other veg, peppers. -- posted by ChandraSoleil

Pasta Bean Soup

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:28:51 -0400

This is a recipe from a Better Homes & Garden cookbook I dredged up recently. I modified just a little and was inspired to post the recipe as it won over my picky five-year old. The soup is nutritious, super easy to make and, with prep time included, can be made in about 20 minutes. -- posted by newbie chef H

No Pressure Rancho Pinto Beans

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:46:07 -0400

No need to soak overnight when using the pressure cooker. These beans are vegetarian, simple, cheap, good eats. -- posted by Blue Plate Special

Stove Top Barbecue Lentils

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:56:26 -0400

I found this recipe on prevention.com, it comes from Cheryl Forberg, the nutritionist from Biggest Loser. I haven't made it yet, but it is on my list to try. Lentils are great for budget stretching, and as they don't have to be pre-soaked you don't need to plan too far ahead. -- posted by Lara H

Easiest Black Beans Ever!

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:32:56 -0400

Restaurant quality black beans made easy! -- posted by Palmen

Easy Baked Beans

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:26:33 -0400

This is a quick and simple way to make baked beans. Using bacon on top is optional. You can substitute pancake syrup for the molasses, but I prefer using the molasses. This is also an easy recipe to double. -- posted by GG913

Chickpea Mango Salad

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:45:23 -0400

I changed up this recipe, but It came from Everyday Italian on Food Network. -- posted by gagansihota

Best Black Beans! (Frijoles Negros)

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:58:48 -0400

I love black beans! This is my favorite recipe so far and I have tried many! It is very, very flavorful and authentic. Enjoy! After you try this recipe you will understand why it has an exclamation point!! -- posted by TaterBug! :)

Purple Hull Peas - Heart Healthy

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:14:58 -0400

Purple Hull Peas are a lot like black eyed peas. We buy ours fresh and already shelled from a roadside farm stand in East Texas. We keep them in a cooler for our four hour trip back home. I put them in the fridge and make this ASAP usually the next day. I got this recipe from purplehull.com. but I use half the sugar and half the salt that the original had. We love the healthier version and hope you will too. -- posted by Jackiean

Hawaiian Baked Beans!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:39:55 -0400

This is a wonderfully different,tasty and easy recipe, that came from a little community paper here in Mississippi.The best part is, that you do not need to heat up your kitchen. :-) -- posted by Koechin (Chef)

Boston Baked Beans

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:19 -0400

If you want rich and creamy baked beans like grandma use to make, you need to do a little more than just dump them in a slow cooker and forget about them! To perk up the flavor after slow cooking, add a bit more molasses, mustard and vinegar. Recipe from Cook's Country! -- posted by Galley Wench

Caribbean-Style Rice and Beans

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:36:24 -0400

Almost every ethnicity includes a rice-and-beans dish as part of its cooking tradition. In Jamaica and throughout much of the Caribbean, the favored dish is known as "rice and peas," and is remarkable for its use of savory spices and coconut milk. -- posted by Tony Spataro

Diane's Baked Beans With Sauerkraut

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:24:09 -0400

Everytime I make these beans and take them to a party I am always asked for the recipe. Don't expect leftovers. My niece Jennifer doesn't like baked beans but she loves these. I had to share this recipe so I can put it in my Zaar cookbook and because it is soooo delicious!!! -- posted by Chef #234315

Simple Rice and Beans

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:26:13 -0400

Adapted from Cuisine at Home Grilling Special. -- posted by Lille

Sweet and Savory Campsite Black Bean Salad

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:37:57 -0400

A blend of beans, spices, greens, and lime juice makes a wonderfully flavorful salad that is great for bringing along on picnics or camping trips. Taken from the great cookbook Campfire Cuisine: Gourmet Recipes for the Great Outdoors by Robin Donovan. Vegetarian and vegan friendly, gluten-free, and low calorie; making this a versatile side dish for group gatherings and potlucks as well. -- posted by JW-Re

5 Bean Bake

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:33:05 -0400

Found this in Southern Living Magazine. A true hit! -- posted by ChicagoRN

Texas Two-Bean Salad

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:34:34 -0400

Tweaked this from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food magazine. This is absolutely delicious and was a huge hit! Everyone who ate it requested the recipe and nearly ran out of a doubled portion b/c everyone had seconds (and thirds for some!) Great, simple, light, healthy recipe. -- posted by Lisa in Acworth, GA

Best Brown Sugar Baked Beans

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:09:55 -0400

Delicious! Great for holidays, potlucks, and BBQ's. Feeds a crowd! Splenda brown can be substitued for brown sugar reducing calories. -- posted by M Harris

Cold Dog Salad

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:03:30 -0400

A cold pasta salad using everything on a hotdog but the bun! Works great on a bed of lettuce as a meal or as a side dish for a picnic. -- posted by Chef #1302768

Low-Fat Black Bean-Pasta Salad (Vegan)

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:42:35 -0400

This colorful creation has a lot more flavor and a lot less fat than traditional pasta salad. It's easy to throw together, and with lots of vegetables and vegetarian protein it can be served as a light entree or a hearty side dish, perfect for potlucks, picnics or packed lunches. It can easily be made gluten-free by subbing gluten-free pasta. -- posted by Prose

Wendy's Refried Frijoles

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:09:02 -0400

A simple recipe using canned red kidney beans where you dont need to boil the beans. We enjoyed these on our fajitas. -- posted by Wendys Kitchen

Pressure Cooker Peas or Butter Beans

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:39:01 -0400

This is my recipe for cooking frozen peas or butter beans (Lima beans) in the pressure cooker. We put up purplehulls, crowders and butter beans from our spring garden (yes, we are Southerners), but this recipe works with any frozen legumes, either home frozen or store bought. -- posted by Shelley Lee

Southwestern Bean Cakes

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:33:36 -0400

These are delicious bean cakes made out of white beans with a bit of a southwestern flavor. They can be served with some yummy salsa and a good leafy salad, or even put on a tostada shell with some other toppings of your choice. This is also a vegan recipe, as long as you make sure the vegetable broth does not contain chicken (as many usually do). -- posted by Zielle

Spent Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:57:23 -0400

from Spent by Dr. Frank Lipman. Quite tasty and filling. Make ahead to let flavors meld. I also like to serve with boiled or grilled shrimp. -- posted by jimsgirl73

Marinated 4 Bean Salad

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:57:54 -0400

Yep, another bean salad recipe. This one is a bit different with its marinade ingredients. It's my mom's favorite for every get-together. It's also great for potlucks and picnics. I always come home with an empty bowl. Prepare ahead of time to let the flavors meld for 24 hours, then drain off the marinade juices. (Marinating time is not included in prep time listed.) It's soooo good! -- posted by DuChick

Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:32:03 -0400

Recipe calls for black-eyed peas,but cannelline or chick peas are great also. A super summer salad made with cucumbers,feta cheese and onions. If you like hot, add a dash of red pepper sauce or a dash of cayenne. -- posted by BakinBaby

Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:31:28 -0400

This can be served either warm or room temperature as an appetizer (good with toasted pita chips), or as a side to chicken. -- posted by mikekey

Punjabi Red Beans

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:13:10 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate. you must soak the red beans in cold water for 8 hours or overnight. -- posted by hannahactually

Sweet Baked Beans

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:44:19 -0400

Here we have another baked beans recipe. Beans have to be soaked for 12 hours. Prep time includes soaking beans. -- posted by daisygrl64

Sugar Ray's Famous Baked Beans

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:44:07 -0400

Delicious baked bean recipe for your next BBQ. I developed this one summer when I was not satisfied with what was out there. -- posted by Ray Livingston

Hummus of Doom

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:19:30 -0400

Hummus and vegans go together like vegans and soy. I've been tweaking hummus recipes for the past few years to find the perfect one for my tastes. Here is the result. -- posted by Chef #1355741

Cherry Tomato and Chickpea Salad

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:48:12 -0400

I always end up planting way to many cherry tomato vines and need to find ways to use the excess tomatoes creatively. This recipe is this summer's attempt at a new tomato salad that would go well with a Mexican dish. It ended up delicious and was a wonderful accompaniment to taquitos. -- posted by Comfort Cookin'

Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:02:50 -0400

These are a delicious blend of sweet and spicy. Use the greater amount of molasses if you like a thicker sweeter taste like I do :). I wrote down this recipe from a magazine ( I can't remember which one), and tweaked it just a little. -- posted by Sheila36

Creamy Lentil and Split-Pea Dhal

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:45:47 -0400

From the book Hot and Spicy that belongs to a friend. -- posted by JustJanS

16 Bean and Kale Soup

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:05:37 -0400

This is a heart warming healthy comfort food for every season! Enjoy as either a main or side dish. -- posted by Palmen

Southern Lima Beans & Bacon

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:36:09 -0400

A hearty stick to the ribs country way to prepare lima beans. Land-O-Lakes Cookbook -- posted by daisygrl64

The Best of Old Time Baked Beans

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:12:54 -0400

This is an old time favorite recipe for baked beans..Simply tasteful with lots of fibre and goodness.You can smell this cooking,and your family will request them quite often..Great as a main dish,or use them as a side with salads etc.Anyway you choose will be a hit... -- posted by Chef Reg Jones

Crispy Avocado Salad

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:42:00 -0400

It is a nice summer salad with simple ingredients. Lot's of flavor. -- posted by Jay #22

Savory and Spicy Northern Beans (Quick and Easy!)

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:05:34 -0400

This is a quick and easy bean dish...can be used as a protein for vegetarians, or as a side for the meat lovers! This is an adaptation of SarasotaCook's Recipe #385699. -- posted by breezermom

Mom's BBQ Baked Beans

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:42:34 -0400

My mom makes this for a lot of get-togethers and everyone loves it. Here's my take on it. Let me know how you like! -- posted by Lil' Miss Nikki

Pork and Beans With Pineapple & Bacon

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:06:30 -0400

Simple and awesome. Servers as a great side dish. -- posted by Jay #22

Green Beans With Sherried Mushrooms

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:27:01 -0400

This is a great side dish. I got it from a 'Canadian Living' magazine. The recipe calls for you to blanch the beans but I steamed them. It still tasted great, just be sure not overcook the beans. I used fresh beans, I don't know how well frozen beans would work. -- posted by Honeyofachef

Chickpea Macaroni Salad

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:18:21 -0400

Snagged the base for this recipe from Allrecipes. Now one of my family's FAVORITE pasta salads. And it's healthy to boot!! -- posted by ChicagoRN

Lentil-Potato Salad

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:54:10 -0400

From Rachel Ray 30 minute meals. This is a wonderful cool weather main dish or side dish. Very flavorful and very good for you. It may sound odd but the flavors are spectacular! I found I had to salt fairly liberally, and because we like heat I added some fresh jalapeno to the saute mixture. Really fabulous give it a try! -- posted by Peacefulone

Rosemary Rice Roll-Ups

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:57:34 -0400

Tofu sheets (also known as yuba or bean-curd/tofu skin) can be easily found in most Asian markets, in the refrigerated section - usually next to the tofu. They could probably be replaced by won-ton wrappers or other similar sheet. I recommend cooking the rice in advance, so you don't have to wait for it to cool. Very nice with a yogourt or sour cream based dip (ex. tzatziki). -- posted by Burgz

Texas Beans

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:05:00 -0400

Friends and family will enjoy this Texas Beans dish because it's so delicious; you will love it because it's super easy to prepare! Serve beans with warm cornbread squares or hot cooked rice. -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Hard Rock Cafe BBQ Beans - Copycat

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:07:57 -0400

Barbecue-seasoned pinto beans topped with crisp bacon. From America's Most Wanted Recipes - Copycat Versions of Everyone's Best-Loved Food. -- posted by mailbelle

Sauteed Green Beans

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:22:34 -0400

Southern Living AN Ultimate Cookbook -- posted by Chef #1188379

Seasoned Black Beans

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:23:00 -0400

Paula Deen magazine 2009. -- posted by Chef #1188379

Classic Southern Baked Beans

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:23:56 -0400

The only way I know to make baked beans is the way my mother did. I freeze left over bacon individually, rolled into a ball, and it comes in very handy when putting together recipes that only need a few slices. -- posted by Wl Lynn

Ten Dollar Meals Perfect Black Beans

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:39:55 -0400

I just saw this on Ten Dollar Meals by D'Arabian and had to share! I have tweeked just a leeetle bit! -- posted by Sharon123

Best Evah Baked Beans

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:32:20 -0400

This is a recipe from a local radio station. They are the "best evah"! -- posted by Okiegirl

Lambs Quarter (Quelites) and Beans

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:29:09 -0400

"Quelites" is a Spanish word for "wild greens." We like to cook with edible weeds, and lambs quarters fall into this category. You can look online for more information about how to identify this plant, which you can use much like you use spinach. If you live in the midwestern United States, you probably have these growing in your yard. I'm not sure where my husband got this recipe, but I like it. -- posted by MarieL

Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:17:50 -0400

A delicious salad of black beans and corn tossed in a tangy lime dressing. Great on its own or as a healthy side to your favorite mexican meal! -- posted by Chef #1142925

Guinness and Jameson Baked Beans

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:30:08 -0400

I like using Guinness in savory dishes, particularly those that are slow-cooked. This summer, I came up with this recipe for baked beans and they were a big hit. Given that this year is the 250th anniversary of Guinness, I thought I'd share and make it slightly more Irish, if not in tradition (these are much sweeter than Irish/British beans), then in ingredients, by making the whiskey Jameson. Feel free to use any whiskey you like (same with the beer actually) and they're still great. For those looking for a non-alcoholic beer substitution, try O'Doul's Amber, which is a really useful cooking beer that happens to be non-alcoholic. I buy my onions pre-diced and frozen and my garlic pre-diced in a jar. Note that this recipe is made to fill my large oval crock pot and will NOT fit in the standard round ones. Split in half for that. -- posted by JWynia

Barbecue Seasoned Black Beans

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:31:40 -0400

Tasty side dish recipe for black beans. -- posted by Miss April

Cuban Black Beans

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:42:41 -0400

A great recipe for Cuban-style black beans. To be served over white rice. -- posted by Chef #1403626

Cuban Black Beans

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:47:59 -0400

A great recipe for Cuban-style black beans. To be served over white rice. -- posted by Chef #1403626

Vegetable Relish/Ceviche

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:58:38 -0400

I wanted something that was cool, crunchy, tangy, spicy and a little sweet that would meet my diet requirements and was not your typical diet food. This is my version of a fresh veggie relish/salad that is great alone or when paired with seafood, beef, pork etc... Perfect in a warmed flour tortillas wrap with some shrimp, or a lettuce wrap with a bit of Avacado. It can be used with seafood, chicken, beef or pork as a relish. Or as I like it, alone for lunch. High fiber, low fat and awesome taste. I hope you enjoy it. XOXOXOXOXO Lynn -- posted by Hugsandkisses

Vegetable Relish/Ceviche

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:58:52 -0400

Easy Punjabi-Style Chickpea and Potatoes

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:06:25 -0400

I came up with this when I was in the mood for spicy potatoes, and immediately thought of my favorite side dish at the Jackson Diner buffet. This is a great sidedish but I also like it as a main meal too, with some rice or naan. Green peas would work in this recipe too, either as a third main ingredient or to replace the chickpeas, but I love the richness of the chickpeas and couldn't get over not only how close it was to Indian restaurant quality, but also how simple and quick it was to make! By accident better yet! You'll find it hard to believe it's homemade and from canned food better yet. The taste is very hot and spicy, and what I love the most is the way the kick sneaks up on you after a minute! :) Important note-- I created this dish by accident so I just ballparked the spices before tweaking measurements. This yields about 4 cups (I'd have about a 2-cup serving with one more leftover for the next day), so if you're planning on a potluck, larger amount to cook for your family, OAWC/OAMC, etc. you might want to use the multiplier on here to figure out the correct proportions for the ingredients. -- posted by the80srule

Easy One Pot Lentils and Rice

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:49:39 -0400

I made this for dinner tonight, and the whole family loved it. I make lentils and rice quite often in a million and one different ways, and never with a recipe, but decided to post this one for safe keeping so that I can make it this way again. I served this as a rice ring (with easy glazed carrots and raisins in the middle). I had no onions on hand, but this would be excellent with carmelized onions on top. You may need to use a little more or less water depending on the age of your lentils. I used 6 1/2 cups, and it was perfect. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did! -- posted by Chef #1082457

Easy Stove Top Baked Beans

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:17:48 -0400

This recipe comes from my aunt, and it's one I have always loved. It's so good I have even eaten it by itself for lunch once or twice. It's quick and easy and I have yet to find anything to rival it in flavor. A little bit of regular yellow mustard can be substituted if you don't have dry mustard on hand. -- posted by Culinary Creationist

Crispy Ceci (Chickpeas)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:03:55 -0400

These are the tastiest chickpeas ever! A local Italian restaurant makes them and shared their recipe in a daily so now I am sharing it with you:) -- posted by Jazmina

Refried Beans

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:56:22 -0400

This is a lighter version of a refried bean recipe. -- posted by Chef Buggsy Mate

Cuban Black Bean Vegetarian Feast

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:38:43 -0400

After carefully perusing the other Cuban black bean dishes here, I decided this one is different enough to offer. Served over brown rice, with all the toppings, it's a power-packed veggie plate! For guests or family members who do eat meat, a good roast pork loin, grilled chicken, or lime-barbecued shrimp would round out the meal. A salad with a sweet citrus vinaigrette and sliced fresh oranges would make this a feast! -- posted by La Dilettante

Gahboo's Borracho Beans

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:49:50 -0400

Pretty potent version of traditional Mexican Borracho beans. Intense flavor profile, not for folks who like bland food. -- posted by gahboo

Mother's Baked Beans

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:09:08 -0400

This recipe is so simple, it is embarrassing, but this is the way my mother makes baked beans, and they're awesome....and they're always a hit at cook outs. -- posted by larchie

Awesome Baked Beans

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:19:17 -0400

This is the recipe that is requested most from friends and family. I am constantly making them for all the potlucks we are invited to, and have been told not to bother coming if I didnt show up with these beans! Simple and easy to prepare and double. -- posted by Southernmamato3

Black Eyed Pea Balsamic Salad

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:05:22 -0500

I got this at a farmer's market in Texas. A chef from one of the local resturants was demonstrating how to use the veggies of the season. This is a hit on New Year's day, the legend being that you eat black eyed peas on New Years day to insure health, wealth and happiness. Not so sure about the wealth, but health an happiness are great. You can use either fresh or frozen peas, but not canned and can substitue finely diced ham for the bacon. Good eating. -- posted by liral

Chuck's Daddy-O Beans

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:02:14 -0500

In 1990, I was fortunate to get involved with a great family who gave me a home and a place to feel safe (thanks, George) and pretty quickly, I came to think of Chuck as "dad". I don't know where he got this recipe or how much trial-and-error was involved, but whenever the family gets together...these are always at the top of the request list. I recently got it from him as part of an online recipe exchange. The secret is the flavor of the teriyaki sauce cooking down and bringing the whole thing together; he prefers the brand sold at Costco but use the one you like the best. I also think the green chiles are just as essential to the finished dish as well. Add more or less of any of the ingredients to suit your taste and whatever brands you prefer--that is the beauty of this recipe. For extra pizzazz...throw in a pound or so of ground meat...pre-cooked or just broken up. -- posted by Hungry Hogareno

Lively Lentils

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:10:53 -0500

Lentils are such a good-for-you food, and served over brown rice, make a complete meal. This recipe is a combination of several, and has a wonderful sweet and spicy flavor. Add water if they become too thick. Leftovers can be frozen. -- posted by Widget3

Lentil Curry

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:11:16 -0500

A quick and easy vegetarian curry - from LCBO -- posted by Deantini

Delectable Spicy, Sweet and Salty Tofu!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:23:21 -0500

The title says it all really. Adapted from The Garden of Vegan cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Ww Spicy Molasses Baked Beans - 2 Pts.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:15:41 -0500

This is out of a really old Weight Watchers Magazine. Most baked beans use dried beans but this uses canned beans. It saves you hours of cooking time. This is so weird... it says it doesn't include the beans but if you look at the details it does...the recipe in the magazine shows 148 cal, Pro 7.2g, fat 0.6, Carbs 30g, Fib 3.5g -- posted by TeresaS

Lentil Skillet (With Cumin and Lemon)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:20:17 -0500

Warm comfort food. Someone gave me this recipe years ago. To provide contrast, serve with something crunchy and/or something colorful. I tend to cut the recipe in half, and then use less olive oil and more cumin. Also I sometimes find the uncooked garlic a bit harsh; wilting it a bit in the bottom of the pan may be wise. -- posted by Michelle from Central Time

Lentils With Cumin and Asafetida

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:32:27 -0500

This is a wonderful Indian lentil side dish. Asafetida has a very strong, musky smell that many people find unappealing. Store it in an airtight container to prevent it from contaminating your other spices, and if you really don't like the smell, keep it in the freezer--I left it in my car for a little while and everything in the car smelled like it afterward. Despite the strange smell, I have not yet met anyone who dislikes the flavor once it's prepared! This recipe comes from a cookbook called Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen. All the ingredients should be available at any Indian grocery store. -- posted by Edana

Basmati Cumin Lentil Rice

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:19:28 -0500

I went to the Indian grocery and picked up some nice staples, and whipped this up because it was cheap and simple. You can make this vegan by using oil instead of butter, but I like the richer flavor the butter gives in this dish. Makes a wonderful side dish to curried vegetables as well as meat dishes and curries for our meat lovers. -- posted by the80srule

Date and Chickpea Cous Cous

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:21:10 -0500

This was a throw together I made one night that turned out brilliantly. You can adjust the seasonings to your taste... just remember the stock and cous cous should be equal quantities. Great blend of sweet, sour and spicy. It's quick, filling, nutritious and will keep for a few days in the fridge - nice cold as well. To make vegan just omit butter. -- posted by Malaliu

Rice and Black Beans With Peppers and Garlic

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:25:17 -0500

I usually add ukranian sausage to this, but it also works well with leftover chicken or any type of sausage. It's also good without any meat as a vegetarian dish or as a side. -- posted by Lady Bathory

Nestle's Mexican Spoon Bread

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:32:32 -0500

A creamy cornbread-like side dish enriched with evaporated milk and flavored with vegetable bouillon. Black beans, cheddar cheese and jalapenos make this fancy enough to serve on special occasions. From meals.com. -- posted by SweetJezebel

Tuscan White Bean Ragout

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:31:34 -0500

Eaten on it's own, or used in other dishes, this is good! This hearty stew packs lots of flavor and nutrition! Adapted from The Everything Vegetarian Cookbook by Jay Weinstein. -- posted by Sharon123