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Healthy Bean and Legume Recipes

Recipes that use beans and legumes, as the main star of the show and an ingredient to boost nutrition

Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe (Frijoles Negros)

March 6, 2020 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Cuban Black Bean Soup (Frijoles Negros) © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup is a simple, healthy and delicious soup that can made using pantry items. Dress this soup up with fresh chopped red bell peppers, onions and scallions. Serve with hot sauce on the side for spicy food lovers. Three of my boys love black beans so now that my oldest son is…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup, Cuban black bean soup, dried beans, Frijoles Negros, power foods, slow cooker, vegan

Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup (Fakies) Recipe

February 10, 2020 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup - this simple soup is absolutely delicious and so satisfying, perfect for a cold winter day

This Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup is so simple, yet so satisfying. You’ll be reaching for a bowl of this on a cold winter day. 217 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving. I’ve been sitting on this recipe for way too long so I’m finally getting around to sharing it. The weather has definitely turned cooler…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Greek, lentil soup, vegan friendly, vegetarian

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

April 22, 2019 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad - this beautiful healthy salad is perfect for entertaining

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a beautiful, healthy salad that is perfect as a vegetarian main course salad or a side dish. I first made this vegetarian salad six years ago for a Ladies’ church luncheon. We used to host monthly lunches at people’s homes, and our pastor would stop by for a short…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, Easter, Faith, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, salads, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: avocado, black bean, mango, quinoa, quinoa salad

Clean Eating Lentil Soup Recipe

January 7, 2019 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Clean Eating Lentil Soup © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Clean Eating Lentil Soup is so easy to make and freezes really well. Make a batch, divide it into meal size portions, and freeze. When you’re yearning for a cup of hot soup, just pull a container out of the freezer. 94 calories/1 Freestyle point per cup. In the colder months of the year,…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, New Year, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: anti-cancer soup, cancer-fighting ingredients, clean eating, clean eating recipe, easy lentil soup, simple lentil soup, vegan soup, vegetarian soup

Georgian Lobio Kidney Bean Salad Recipe

July 11, 2018 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Georgian Lobio Kidney Bean Salad - great as a side dish for Georgian feast or for picnics

Georgian Lobio Kidney Bean Salad is a popular Georgian dish that makes a delicious and colorful side dish. Recently, I hosted a birthday dinner for our Georgian friend and served this lobia kidney bean salad, and several other traditional Georgian dishes for a surprise. Georgian cuisine is unique and nothing like I’ve tasted before. Fragrant…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: bean salad, Georgian cuisine

Caribbean Black Beans Recipe

June 11, 2018 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Caribbean Black Beans - quick, easy, healthy vegetarian/vegan dish; cilantro onion jalapeno salsa on top

Caribbean Black Beans is a quick and easy dish. Serve with grilled fish or chicken carnitas and steamed rice. I first made these black beans about twenty years ago, and still have the original recipe cut out from a magazine. Before the internet days, I used to clip out recipes and put my favorites in…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, meal prep, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: meal prep, vegan, vegetarian

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe

January 6, 2018 by Jeanette 43 Comments

This Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup takes just 15 minutes to cook, just an example of how pressure cooking can save you time on busy nights. I used to use canned beans all the time because of the convenience. But, once I discovered how much more flavorful and easy to make dry beans…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Instant Pot, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, lunch, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Cuban black bean soup, how to cook beans in pressure cooker, how to cook dried beans, pressure cooker recipe

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili Recipe

December 8, 2017 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Slow Cooker Black Bean Turkey Chili - budget-friendly, delicious and a crowd pleaser - great for parties and family gatherings

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili is a crowd pleaser, with umami from mushrooms and smoky ancho and chipotle chili flavor. It’s budget-friendly, can be made ahead of time, and is freezable. Perfect for casual entertaining, whether for friends or family. I make a big pot for lunch during our family Christmas gathering. Serve with a…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, Super Bowl Tagged With: black beans, cheap chili, clean eating, crockpot chili, healthier chili recipe, light comfort food, lighter chili recipe, slow cooker chili, turkey chili

Three Bean Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili Recipe

January 5, 2015 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili - hearty and delicious with butternut squash, this chili will warm your belly

Enjoy this healthy hearty Three Bean Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili – it’s satisfyingly delicious! 285 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving. With the holidays behind us, many of us are trying to get back on track with a healthy, lighter diet. Since we’re in the thick of winter, we still crave heavier stick-to-your-ribs meals that are…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Dinner, main courses, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: butternut squash, meatless chili, vegan chili, vegetarian chili

Slow Cooker Creole Chicken Stew and Creole Beans

September 29, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Get two recipes in one with this Slow Cooker Creole Chicken Stew and Creole Beans, perfect for a two cozy Fall meals. My boys have loved New Orleans cuisine ever since we visited there nearly ten years ago when one of my boys’ teams was playing in the Cal Ripken World Series. Until that trip,…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker Tagged With: beans, chicken, creole, crockpot, slow cooker

Healthy Refried Bean Breakfast Bowl Recipe

July 16, 2014 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Breakfast Refried Bean Bowl © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Healthy Refried Bean Breakfast Bowl make a protein-rich breakfast or a versatile side dish at dinnertime. Top with salsa, avocado, a poached egg and hot sauce for the ultimate Refried Bean Breakfast Bowl. One of my boys has been on a huge breakfast and workout spree. You should see the spread that he makes for himself each…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Breakfast, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Pantry Recipe, Pureed Food Diet, vegetarian Tagged With: beans for breakfast, breakfast bowl, healthy refried beans, how to cook refried beans, pink beans, poached egg, protein rich breakfast

Slow Cooker Chipotle Style Black Beans Recipe

January 20, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Slow Cooker Chipotle Style Black Beans - so easy you can make this at home

These Slow Cooker Chipotle Style Black Beans make a great weeknight staple. Served over Cilantro Lime Brown Rice, on top of Huevos Rancheros, or in a burrito or taco, it’s a versatile recipe. All you need is some hot sauce if you like it spicy. My boys love Chipotle’s burritos and burrito bowls. My oldest…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, side dishes, Slow Cooker, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Chipotle black beans, crockpot black beans, slow cooker black beans, vegan, vegetarian

Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Soy Sesame Sauce Recipe

May 29, 2013 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Warm Tofu with Spicy Soy Sesame Sauce © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Warm Tofu with Spicy Garlic Soy Sesame Sauce is perfect for a meatless meal or as an inexpensive protein to serve alongside other dishes at dinnertime. I have piles of recipes that I’ve collected over the years. Occasionally, I pull out a folder here and there and peruse through some of them. Each time, I…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Low Residue Diet, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: banchan, easy tofu dish, meatless meal, vegan main course, vegetarian main course

Quick and Easy Chinese Stir-Fry Green Beans Recipe {Video}

May 1, 2013 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Quick Stir Fry Green Beans © Jeanette's Healthy Living

These Stir-Fry Green Beans are perfect for everyday meals and take just five minutes to cook. A little sweet, a little salty, these green beans are very kid friendly. I try to mix things up on a daily basis by serving different vegetables each night. This approach has not only expanded the number of vegetables…

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A Healthier Crock Pot Cincinnati Chicken Chili Recipe

January 30, 2013 by Jeanette 24 Comments

Slow Cooker Skyline Cincinnati Chili © Jeanette's Healthy Living

A little while ago, I went for a walk with a friend of mine who brought up one of her husband’s favorite meals – Skyline Cincinnati Chili. Although I’ve never eaten authentic Skyline Cincinnati Chili, I made a version of it a few years ago and the kids seemed to like it, so this time…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Slow Cooker, Super Bowl Tagged With: chicken chili, Comfort Food Feast, crock pot chili, Food Network, healthier chili recipe, healthier Cincinnati chili, lightened up chili, Skyline Cincinnati Chili recipe, slow cooker chili, Super Bowl, turkey chili

Inspiration and Ghanaian Black Eye Pea Curry Recipe

January 7, 2013 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Ghanaian Black Eyed Pea Curry © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Ghanaian Black Eye Pea Curry is sweet and spicy, perfect served over a bowl of rice. After the flurry of our Christmas Eve Open House, celebrating the holiday season with family and friends, and some much needed downtime in warmer weather, I am trying to get back into some sort of routine. I’ve been…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Cancer, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: African cuisine, black-eyed peas, community, Ghanaian recipe, inspiration

Roasted Corn Black Bean Avocado Salsa Recipe

July 23, 2012 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Corn Black Bean Avocado Salsa

Roasted Corn Black Bean Avocado Salsa is a healthy and delicious dip or salsa enjoyed as a snack or served with grilled chicken or fish. Today, Alex is making one of his favorite dips – Roasted Corn Avocado Black Bean Salsa. I’ve been making this as a healthy snack over the past year, so I’m…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, Kids Cooking, snacks, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado salsa, bean salsa, corn salsa, healthy dip, healthy snack, kids cooking, kids in the kitchen, salsa

Cha Cha Bowl (Recipe for Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowl)

May 25, 2012 by Jeanette 24 Comments

"Cha Cha Bowl" (Mexican Chicken Black Bean Rice Bowl)

One of my kids loves Chipotle Grill’s Burritos. This is a gigantic size tortilla filled with rice, beans, meat, salsa, cheese, and sour cream. Although the ingredients in and of themselves don’t sound too unhealthy, one of these burritos with all the fixings (sour cream, cheese, guacamole) tops 1000 calories! However, deconstructed and served as…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, chicken, dairy-free, Dinner, Family, gluten-free, healthy choices, lunch, main courses, whole grain Tagged With: 50 Women Game Changers In Food, Alexa Andrzejewski, ballpark food, Cha Cha Bowl, Chicken Bean Rice Bowl, Foodspotting, Soraya Darabi

Easy Vegetable Bean and Pasta Soup Recipe

March 2, 2012 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Easy Vegetable and Bean Soup

Over the past month or so, I’ve been teaching a series of soup classes at our local senior center. I was honored to be asked back again this year – what a rewarding experience to say the least. The ladies in the class were all so gracious and it was really fun to swap food shopping…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, community, dairy-free, healthy choices, lunch, Pantry Recipe, soups Tagged With: 50 Women Game Changers In Food, easy soup recipe, senior center cooking class, Severine von Tscharner Fleming, soup class

Easy Crockpot Lentil Chili Recipe

January 16, 2012 by Jeanette 62 Comments

Easy Crockpot Lentil Chili

I woke up to chilly 14 degree weather this morning…brrr! I honestly don’t know why I live in the Northeast as I am not at all a cold weather person. Makes me wonder why I went to college near the Canadian border too. This kind of cold weather makes me want to just stay indoors…

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Vegetarian Chana Masala Recipe

October 21, 2011 by Jeanette 34 Comments

Chana Masala

Chana Masala is a healthy, vegetarian main course that is satisfying and full of spices. Now that my oldest son is off to college, dinners have been a lot different around our house.  You see, my other boys have a more diverse palate. They like trying different ethnic cuisines, like Indian, Jamaican, and Thai, and…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: 50 Women Game Changers In Food, chickpea, Indian, Indian vegetarian meal, meatless, Molly Wizenberg, Orangette

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