Apple Baked Beans
I lived most of my life not realizing there was a great baked bean debate. I always thought baked beans were made from white beans, but there are those who favor pintos and even others who stray into the unknown, like I do. I like to use a combo fancy bean substitution of Rio Zape […]
Green Beans Poriyal
Kalpana’s dry green bean curry with coconut. YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 10 to 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon urad dal (split skinned black lentils) 1 teaspoon channa dal (split skinned chickpeas) 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 28 ml) olive oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds Pinch […]
Kalpana’s Black Eyed Pea Curry
Kalpana’s black-eyed peas are too good not to be shared. YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 20 to 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 28 ml) olive oil 1 medium red onion, diced 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 […]
Margarita Chili Beans
These beans go perfectly with a margarita or a sparkling lime mocktail. The tequila cooks down to make a rich broth. YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 35 to 50 minutes for stove top, 7 to 9 hours for slow cooker INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons (28 ml) olive oil […]
Refried Bolita or Pinto Beans
This recipe is low-fat with only a tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil for the whole batch, but you can sauté the veggies in water to make it completely fat free. On the other hand, this dish mixed with a shredded vegan Mexican cheese makes a great bean-dip dinner. YIELD: 6 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: […]
Solstice Beans with Pumpkin and Greens
No one will suspect there is pumpkin in this because the pumpkin actually breaks down and makes a nice sauce. Also, by chopping the greens small, you cut down on cooking time and might be able to tempt your picky eater into trying this wonderful winter stew. YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 minutes […]
Ratatouille with White Beans
This is the quintessential summer dish. Just one trip to the farmers’ market will yield beautiful tomatoes, eggplants, summer squash, and fresh herbs. Switch up the colors of all the veggies to make it surprising. Try orange or yellow tomatoes, pattypan squash, and whatever odd-colored eggplant you find just for fun. YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL […]
Pineapple Rum Beans over Coconut Lime Sweet Potatoes
The beans are tasty by themselves but are transformed into something amazing once they’re paired with the Coconut Lime Sweet Potatoes. YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 30 to 40 minutes INGREDIENTS PINEAPPLE RUM BEANS: 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 28 ml) olive oil (*use water or […]
Indian Cauliflower Lentil Stew (Masoor Gobi Dal)
Indian food is one of my favorites, and I can’t ever have too much of it. Dal is a typical bean stew that has split lentils, but the variations are endless. This one adds cauliflower, which is always better with Indian spices! It’s perfect served over rice. YIELD: 8 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 15 minutes […]
Kidney Bean Masala (Rajma)
I eat Indian food almost every day. I love the bold flavors and the endless variety. This is a dish you can make on a weeknight if you already have cooked beans, and it works in the slow cooker, too! YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 30 to 45 minutes […]