Articles filed under Beans
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This pasta with sausage and greens flips the ratio for more nutritionNov 11, 2025 5:59 am - This recipe takes the classic combo of pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage in a more healthful direction, with a generous portion of broccoli rabe, a modest amount of chicken sausage and, for added protein and fiber, white beans. This weeknight-friendly dish is as hearty and boldly flavorful as it is nourishing.
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Beans in tomato soup? Here’s a creamy yet hearty recipe even purists will loveNov 07, 2025 8:51 am - Cannellini beans, spinach and Parmesan cheese give the classic tomato soup a hearty twist — plus about 10 grams of protein per serving. And best of all, it’s still perfect to pair with a grilled cheese sandwich.
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This apple, sausage and bean skillet has everything I want in a recipeOct 28, 2025 5:45 am - This speedy skillet meal features sweet-tart apples, savory kielbasa and earthy white beans. The apples are gently cooked to retain some of their crispness and offer a textural counterpoint to the creamy beans.
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Sheet pan gnocchi with leeks is an all-in-one meal made simpleOct 21, 2025 4:22 am - Roast store-bought gnocchi with leeks, cherry tomatoes, white beans and Gouda for a sheet-pan dinner that’s ready in less than an hour. The leeks and tomatoes melt into a luscious sauce, while the Gouda, shaved on top of everything before it goes in the oven, turns into delicious cheese crisps.
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Instant ramen is a pantry superhero that can turbocharge your cookingOct 01, 2025 5:50 am - This upgrade to instant ramen is inspired by Mexican stewed beans and requires only a handful of ingredients. It’s “an excellent canvas for a wide range of garnishes, allowing you to take it in numerous directions based on whatever you have on hand,” writes Peter J. Kim in his “Instant Ramen Kitchen” cookbook.
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Put chickpeas at the center of the plate with citrus and honeyJul 01, 2025 5:19 am - The Greek island of Ikaria has a wealth of vegetable dishes, many of which call for lavish amounts of legumes, often braised with tomatoes in olive oil. This ultra-simple yet remarkably delicious dish of chickpeas layered with tomatoes, herbs, orange and honey is a wonderful example.
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Double down on carrots with a hearty pearl couscous saladMay 20, 2025 5:30 am - This summery Warm Carrot, Bean and Couscous Salad gets extra carrot flavor from juice you use to cook the carrots and pearl couscous. White beans add protein to elevate it to main-course status, but it would be perfectly at home as a cookout or picnic side dish.
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This rustic dish of baked beans and smoked sausages is packed with deep, aromatic flavorsMay 13, 2025 4:43 am - Tavče gravče, which translates as “beans in a pan,” is a Macedonian classic. Traditionally, large dried white beans called tetovac are the star of the rustic dish, while onions, garlic, peppers and paprika provide deep, rich flavor and color. This version uses canned butter beans for convenience.
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Colorful cold chickpea salad a great way to get legumes on your plateMar 26, 2025 5:38 am - Chickpeas are good for so much more than hummus. Toss canned organic chickpeas with shallots, sweet red peppers, English cucumbers, carrots, fresh parsley and a sherry vinegar dressing to brighten up any plate.
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How long do dried beans last?Mar 26, 2025 5:03 am - Like many shelf-stable foods, the amount of time you store dried beans is more of an issue of quality than safety. In theory, they are safe indefinitely. In practice, they are at their best within a set amount of time.