Five-Star Mexican Black Bean Dip Total time: 1 1/2 hours Serves: 4 servings A deliciously creamy black bean dip topped with cheddar cheese and jalapenos. Ingredients 1 TBSP cooking oil 1 cup diced onion 15 oz can of black beans, including liquid 4 oz can green chiles 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 6 oz…
Tagine of Butter Beans, Almonds and Prunes
Tagine of Butter Beans, Almonds and Prunes [Vegan, GF] Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes Total time: 85 minutes Serves: 6-8 This Tagine of Butter Beans, Almonds and Prunes is sweet-and-sour, healthy, filling (in a good way) and of course delicious! [Vegan, GF] Ingredients for the stock (you could replace this with premade vegetable…
Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
Black Bean Quinoa Burgers Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 8 patties Loaded with flavor and simple healthy ingredients, these black bean quinoa burgers are under 200 calories with 8g of protein and 6g fiber. Ingredients 1 small red onion, diced 1 medium poblano pepper, diced 3 teaspoon…
Confetti Bean Salad
Confetti Bean Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 to 6 Whether you call it confetti salad, cowboy caviar or just bean salad, this little dish is a great addition to your meal prep plans. I love it because it’s easy to toss together, made with unprocessed food and so good! Ingredients 1…
Black Bean, Mushroom, Dried Fig & Kalamata Olive Burger
Black Bean, Mushroom, Dried Fig & Kalamata Olive Burger Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A mediterranean-inspired veggie burger in a bagel. With black beans, mushrooms, dried figs and Kalamata olives. 100% plant-based and YUMMY! Ingredients Black Beans Brown Rice Dried Figs Cremini Mushrooms Kalamata Olives Onion Garlic Flax Egg Paprika Thyme Quinoa Flakes…
Aubergine and Bean Stew
Aubergine and Bean Stew Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Vegan aubergine and kidney bean stew makes a great, filling meal. It’s a budget-friendly, healthy, high carb, oil-free and very satisfying dish. Ingredients 1 onion 2 aubergines 1 can of kidney beans 1-2 cup of veggie broth (or water) 2-3 tbsp tomato puree 1…
Spicy Quinoa Bean Salad
Spicy Quinoa Bean Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4-6 This ridiculously easy spicy quinoa bean salad is perfect for summer! Ingredients ½ sweet onion or red onion, finely chopped Juice of 1 lime ½ cup quinoa 1 red pepper, finely chopped 1 tin kidney beans/2 cups cooked kidney…
Tuscan Bean Soup
Tuscan Bean Soup Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: This hearty Tuscan bean soup is so warming and nourishing. It’s sure to cure whatever ails you! Serve with your favourite crusty bread. Ingredients 1 shallot, peeled and diced 1 leek, chopped 2 tablespoons of olive oil ½ teaspoon…
Spinach and Black Bean Hummus
Spinach and Black Bean Hummus Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This black bean hummus with olives and spinach is salty, fresh, filling and super creamy. It’s perfect for dipping or making a beautiful sandwich. Ingredients 1 can of black beans 1 large handful of spinach ½ cup of black olives 2 tbsp tahini…
New Year’s Soup
New Year’s Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 New Year’s Soup – a healthy start to your year with lentils, beans, walnuts and veggies Ingredients 2 T. olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced Pinch red pepper flakes ½ tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 8½ c….
Spicy Harissa Bean Soup
Spicy Harissa Bean Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Spicy harissa packs flavor into this simple, mixed bean soup. Ingredients 2 1/4 cups mixed dried beans 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 large onion, finely diced 2 medium carrots, finely diced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 1 red…
Smoky Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos
Smoky Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Smoky Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos Ingredients 1 T. olive oil (I added a kick with chili pepper infused olive oil) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. smoked paprika ½ tsp. cumin 1 medium red onion, diced 2 medium sweet potatoes,…