This past weekend I had brunch at a little French café not far from home. Being that it was so hot outside, I was looking forward to ordering something light and refreshing. Boy was I happy to find a delicious white bean salad on the menu! It was a perfect blend of Tuscan-style white beans, [...]
Posts tagged ‘Bean’
Summery Bean Salads
Posted August 8th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Let’s Cook: Black Bean Hummus
Posted July 6th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Learn a twist on an old favorite when Healthy Eating Chef Chad shows us how to make hummus with black beans instead of garbanzos in this Mexican-inspired Black Bean Hummus. You can add chiles for an extra kick or leave out for a milder, kid-friendly version. It’s perfect for a summer dip or as a [...]
Let’s Cook: Bean Salad
Posted June 22nd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
With this no-cook Tangy Bean Salad, Healthy Eating Chef Chad Sarno shows how to combine protein-rich garbanzo beans with carrots, green onions and a super-quick dressing. Serve over baby greens for a refreshing summer meal. Whole Story
The Mighty Mung Bean
Posted May 30th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Beans, beans the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you…get the benefit of precious plant protein and favorable fiber. With so many varieties right here at home, can you believe that around the world there are still more choices? This reminds me of my year in Mumbai, India where I learned to love [...]
Smoky Black Turtle Bean Soup
Posted March 30th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Sort, rinse and soak beans as box directs. Drain beans and discard soaking water. Heat oil in a soup pot and sauté the onions for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno, bell pepper, celery, and cumin. Sauté about 5 minutes. Add soaked beans, water, brewed coffee and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, [...]
Dried Mushroom & Butter Bean Soup
Posted November 17th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Heat oil in a medium soup pot and sauté the onions and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove shiitake and maitake from soaking water, reserving soaking water. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the mushroom soaking waters, water, butter beans, squash and black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame [...]
Vegetable Shell Three Bean Salad
Posted June 30th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Cook pasta according to package directions. Combine remaining salad ingredients in a mixing bowl. When pasta is done, rinse, drain and add to the mixing bowl. Combine all dressing ingredients in a measuring cup and mix thoroughly. Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to mix. Let stand for 1/2 hour before serving to [...]
Spicy Rice & Pinto Bean Burritos
Posted June 19th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Preheat the oven to 300°. Place the shells in a tortilla warmer or a covered casserole dish. Heat until warm. Heat the oil in a large skillet and sauté the onions for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice and beans and the refried pinto beans. Mix thoroughly. Cover and simmer on low until hot, [...]
Twisted Pair Pasta & Bean Salad
Posted June 8th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Cook pasta per package directions. Remove, rinse and drain. Place in a bowl with beans celery, tomatoes, parsley, artichokes and olives. To prepare the dressing, place all ingredients in a blender and pulse several seconds. Pour dressing over salad and toss to mix. Serve as is or chill 1 hour before serving. Eden Foods – [...]