Beans & Legumes
CategoryRoasted Potato Salad with Green Beans & Peppers
Commercial potato salad is high in fat and low in nutrition. This version is not only healthier, it is bursting with flavor due to the..
Quesadillas with Corn, Black Beans & Feta Cheese
These quesadillas take very little time to prepare. As such, they make a perfect mid-week meal. If you don’t have goat cheese on hand,..
Mexican Tortilla Soup
I love the spiciness of this soup when combined with the smoothness of the avocado and the crunch of the tortillas. It’s also a great way..
Falafel Salad
Taking the bread away from this traditional middle eastern meal doesn’t make it any less delicious. In fact, the flavor of the falafels..
Black Bean Salad
I love this dish because it is so versatile and can be served hot or cold. In the summer I serve it as a salad or as a salsa with..
Curried Bean Dip
This dip is high in protein and low in fat which makes it a great snack with crackers or light lunch when served with raw veggies. I have..
Veggie Tostada
These are so easy to assemble and make a great light lunch or appetizer. In this recipe I use cucumbers and tomatoes but you can top the..
Veggie Shepherd’s Pie
This recipe was developed one night when I had very little in my pantry except a can of lentils and a sack of potatoes. It’s has since..
Pan Roasted Chickpeas
This is a quick and easy snack which is light on calories but packed with protein. Roasting the chickpeas really brings out their nutty..