Articles filed under Beans
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Tortilla soup gets a green, refreshing boost from salsa verdeJan 27, 2026 5:08 am - This green variation on tortilla soup uses store-bought salsa verde for fresh flavor and verdant color. Beans and chicken provide texture and heft, but it’s the addition of fried tortillas that thickens the broth — and gives this soup its name. More fried tortilla strips on top, plus crema, cotija cheese, cilantro leaves and onion complement and enliven each spoonful.
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This sweet potato bowl proves healthy eating doesn’t have to be costlyJan 20, 2026 5:55 am - Roasted sweet potatoes mashed with miso-butter makes a creamy base for a fragrant sauté of crisp-tender cabbage and protein-rich edamame. Topped with scallions and optional crispy seaweed, it’s a nourishing meal that’s mindful of your wallet, too.
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You’re probably not eating enough fiber. Here’s what to do about it.Jan 14, 2026 5:45 am - Trend-spotters are proclaiming that fiber is the new protein — the 2026 “it” nutrient. Since #fibermaxxing is already a popular hashtag, they seem to be onto something. Here’s what you need to know to benefit from the trend without falling into potential traps.
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Ditch the bowl for this festive, shapely Christmas Tree SaladDec 17, 2025 5:28 am - All you need is a cutting board and a decorative flair to turn your favorite salad recipe into a festive Christmas tree. This recipe starts with lettuce greenery trimmed with ornaments made of salami, tomatoes, chickpeas and olives, all draped with red onion garland. And the star on top? Cheese.
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How to make a no-recipe soup with whatever you have on handDec 03, 2025 5:59 am - Raid the pantry and fridge for your own quick, off-the-cuff soup that bursts with flavor and satisfaction.
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A bowl of this lentil vegetable soup helps me combat seasonal bluesDec 02, 2025 5:05 am - While many comfort foods are aggressively cheesy, creamy, sugary or fried — more of an indulgence than a healthy everyday pick — soup is one that can offer ample feel-good factor and optimal nutrition. This lentil soup hits the spot like a soft, flannel shirt, a comfort that’s at once familiar, warming, practical and casually stylish.
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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.