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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

Spiced Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe

September 19, 2011 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Vegetarian Lentil Apple Soup

Spiced Vegetarian Lentil Soup is a healthy and delicious vegan and vegetarian soup scented with warm spices. Today is “reveal day” for Group B of the Secret Recipe Club, created by Amanda of Amanda’s Cookin. So far, everything I’ve tried for the Secret Recipe Club has come out really well, including Baked Portobello Mushroom Fries, Anzac Cookies, and…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, lentil soup, secret recipe club, soup, soups

Farinata, Socca or Chickpea Pizza Recipe

September 9, 2011 by Jeanette 38 Comments

Farinata Socca

Farinata, Socca or Chickpea Pizza is naturally gluten-free. Ever since my youngest son was found to be allergic to wheat among other foods, I find myself constantly looking for gluten-free recipes that might remind him of something tasty he used to enjoy. Call it comfort food. One of the recipes I’ve been wanting to try…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, Dinner, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: 50 Women Game Changers In Food, chickpeas

Kalamata Olive and Caper Hummus

June 23, 2011 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Hummus with Kalamata Olives and Capers At a recent visit to the Farmer’s Market, I sampled some hummus with olives and capers and loved the Mediterranean flavors in this bean dip. I’ve made hummus many times, adding sun-dried tomatoes and sometimes, roasted garlic, but not this combination of Kalamata Olives and Capers.The briny flavors from…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, beans, dairy-free, dip, gluten-free, hummus, sauce, snack, vegan, vegetarian

Seven Layer Dip Recipe

June 13, 2011 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Seven Layer Dip

Seven Layer Dip is a crowd pleaser. This appetizer is a favorite for parties. Seven-Layer Dip, a Crowd-Pleaser This is my second month joining in on the fun with the Secret Recipe Club, created by Amanda of Amanda’s Cookin. This month there are over 100 food bloggers participating in the Secret Recipe Club. The idea behind…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks Tagged With: appetizer, easy appetizer recipe, entertaining, football snack, healthy snacks

Healthy Hoppin’ John Recipe and a Roundup of Healthy Recipes for the New Year

December 30, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

A Healthier Hoppin’ John Around the world, people will be celebrating the New Year with their own special, symbolic foods, which they believe will bring them good luck in the New Year. Here are some of the foods enjoyed around the world in celebration of the New Year. Interestingly, these traditional New Year foods also…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Dinner, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Holidays, main courses, side dishes Tagged With: healthy hoppin john, healthy recipes, hoppin john, new years

8 Ways To Add Fiber to Your Diet – A Smoky Black Bean Dip Recipe

December 10, 2010 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Many of you have heard by now that eating foods high in fiber is good for your health.  But why?  While eating a diet high in fiber is typically associated with relieving constipation, a high fiber diet can also help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.Fiber is found in plant based…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, snacks, vegan, vegetarian

How To Cook Beans

October 5, 2010 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Dried Black Beans   Beans are a great source of fiber and protein, and are naturally low in fat (1 cup of cooked black beans has 15 grams fiber, 15 grams protein, 2 grams fat, and 0 grams saturated fat). In addition, beans are considered antioxidant “superstars,” given their rich antioxidant level, which helps fight…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, how-to

Easy Curry Tomato Spinach Lentil Soup Recipe

September 28, 2010 by Jeanette 3 Comments

This Curry Tomato Spinach Lentil Soup can be put together in minutes, using high quality, store-bought ingredients. It just goes to show eating healthy doesn’t mean difficult. A number of years ago, I taught a series of cooking classes at our local senior community center. I had read an article about the growing trend of…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: easy, lentil soup, Lentils, soup, tomatoes

Mushroom Spinach Farro Soup and French Lentil Brown Rice Soup Recipes

August 9, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Slow Cooker Lentil Smoked Ham Soup - made with mineral rich chicken bone broth and a smoky ham bone, this simple lentil soup is rich and flavorful

Mushroom Spinach Farro Soup and French Lentil Brown Rice Soup are nourishing, healthy soups, perfect for lunch or dinner. I made these two soups for a friend who was going through chemotherapy treatment. Soups are nourishing, and often good for cancer patients to eat because they easy to eat and hydrating. In addition to these…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: farro, lentil brown rice, mushroom, soup

Simple Lentil Dal with Whole Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Cloves

July 22, 2010 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Lentils are considered a “superfood,” providing both a source of high protein and fiber (soluble and insoluble), iron, as well as folate, which reduces the risk of birth defects.  Its high fiber content makes it an anti-cancer food. Lentils come in different colors – red, yellow, green and black, and are eaten all over the…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Dal, Indian, Lentils

Fireworks Black Bean Salsa Recipe

July 5, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

FIreworks Black Bean Dip

Fireworks Black Bean Salsa is a healthy delicious dip that is perfect for a snack or for entertaining. I started this blog because I was interested in sharing recipes I was cooking for cancer patients. This dip is one of the first anti-cancer recipes I shared on my blog. I developed this Fireworks Black Bean…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, vegan, vegetables Tagged With: anticancer, black beans, cancer fighting, mango, red pepper, salsa

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