White Bean Lemon Basil Stuffed Shells
SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** OIL-FREE OPTION*** These are a great weekend dinner. You can double the recipe and freeze the second batch for a quick weeknight dinner. I love the extra lemony flavor of lemon basil, but you can use any basil. YIELD: 20 shells TOTAL PREP TIME: 25 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 30 minutes […]
Eggplant White Bean Pasta Sauce
SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OIL-FREE OPTION** You make this hearty pasta sauce in the oven. No stirring is needed, so it cooks while you do other chores around the house. It freezes great. YIELD: 10 cups (2.5 kg) TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 60 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 can (28 ounces, or […]
Baked Beany Mac and Cheezy
SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** OIL-FREE OPTION*** This is a mac and cheese you can feel good about serving your family. The turnip mimics the sharpness of cheese, puréed white beans create the base of the no-cream sauce, and the carrots color it orange and add a bit of sweetness. YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: […]
Sun Dried Tomato White Bean Wheat Balls
SOY-FREE OIL-FREE OPTION* I always keep a batch of these in the freezer for quick and easy wheat ball subs or to stretch a pasta dish when unexpected guests come over. The wheat gluten gives them a meaty texture and the sun-dried tomato bits make little flavor explosions in your mouth. Serve on top of […]
Lentil Quinoa Bolognese Sauce
SOY-FREE GLUTEN-FREE OPTION* This hearty, protein-rich sauce serves a crowd, or it can be a staple you make every month or so, freezing any leftovers so they will be there for you during those crazy weeks. YIELD: 8 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 40 to 60 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 […]
Flageolet Cassoulet
SOY-FREE OIL-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** Imagine an oven-cooked smoky stew topped with crunchy bread crumbs. That’s what cassoulet is all about. The flageolet beans are the traditional bean used in this French dish, but any white bean can be substituted. YIELD: 6 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 2 to 2 1/2 […]
Cheezy Root Vegetable Bean Bake
SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** OIL-FREE OPTION*** There is nothing more comforting than a hearty bowl of potatoes and beans. This recipe adds turnips and rutabagas to the mix to help you use up your winter CSA. Feel free to leave out the ones you don’t have on hand and substitute more potatoes. YIELD: 6 servings […]
Chock Full of Veggies Pot Pie
GLUTEN-FREE OPTION* SOY-FREE OPTION** OIL-FREE You can make one large pie or create mini pies and freeze a few for later. YIELD: 8 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 45 to 60 minutes INGREDIENTS FOR THE VEGGIES: 1 1/2 cups (165 g) diced potatoes (peeled if not organic) 1 cup […]
Tomatillo Tomato Black Beans and Rice
SOY-FREE GLUTEN-FREE OIL-FREE OPTION* This is a super easy weekend dinner that has the wonderful flavors of tomatillos, tomatoes, and cumin. Add chopped seasonal veggies to customize it even more. YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 65 to 80 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 28 […]
Roasted Fall Veggies and Beans
GLUTEN-FREE SOY-FREE OPTION* OIL-FREE OPTION** All families love a creamy casserole. This one brings brown rice, mushrooms, and carrots together in a creamy sauce right to your table. The best part is there’s very little hands-on time once it goes into the oven to bake for an hour. YIELD: 4 servings TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 […]