Black Beans with Corn & Tomatoes

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Coming together easily from frozen and canned ingredients, this simple side can serve as a salad or salsa. Eat it with a heaping pile of greens and either a serving of whole grains or a lean protein to turn it into a meal.

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Black Bean Toss

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The hint of cumin in the home-toasted tortilla strips brings just the right note of spice to this refreshing salad. Perfectly ripe mango adds exotic sweetness and the protein of the black beans guarantees that this salad will be satisfying as a side or as a meal on its own.  

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Bean & Oat Burgers

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A delight whether or not you’re a vegetarian, proteins and whole grain pair for a satisfying and tasty meal. Serve these burgers on whole-grain buns with tomato slices and salsa or your favorite condiment.    

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Bean & Macaroni Soup

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This simple, nourishing soup will be sure to leave you satisfied on a cool winter’s evening. To store the leftovers for the longest life, you can also store the macaroni separately to prevent it from soaking up the liquid.  

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Baked Acorn Squash with Pineapple

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Forget brown sugar. Say hello to pineapple to give your squash that extra hint of sweetness. The robust flavor also makes it no sacrifice to cut down on salt as the tart element of pineapple plays with the warm spices for a well-rounded dish.

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Asian Pear Slaw

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Give slaw a refreshing and surprising twist with sweet pears and the heat of chili peppers. This recipe calls for jalapeño, which are easy to find, but Fresno chilis make a lovely alternative if you can get them.

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Ginger Cabbage Sauté

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Sweet cabbage is an often under-rated vegetable that can pair well with a wide variety of foods. This dish gets its primary kick from ginger, which adds a delightful zip to the subtle vegetables.

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