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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Three Bean Salad

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This classic bean salad is the perfect side dish for your summer picnic. Canned beans can be swapped in to make it speedier to prepare, but if you go that route, look for low-sodium or no-salt-added options.

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Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans

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Make this easy and delicious meal when chard is in season locally to make sure the greens bring their buttery best to this combination of bite-sized pasta and simple beans.

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Navy Bean Soup

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Beans are a wonderful food to include frequently in your diet. They provide protein and fiber, and are easier on the environment than animal proteins. This soup uses a frequently overlooked part of the pig to flavor the beans for the best of both worlds. Tip: Ask the butcher counter at your local grocer for […]

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Black Beans & Rice

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Rice and beans, beans and rice–however you name it, this dish is a classic and a staple worth knowing how to make well.

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Easy Leftover Turkey Chili

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Chili is a filling, cost-effective meal for any family dinner. While chili tends to be a complex dish that cooks for hours, this recipe is designed to come together with minimal time and effort using leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving turkey. Tip: Add zip to this chili with the addition of a jalapeño or two. […]

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Caribbean Red Beans & Brown Rice

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This spiced, Caribbean-inspired dish can be made with whatever kind of beans and rice you have on hand. The bean mixture will freeze nicely, so this is a fantastic dish to make an extra large batch of ahead of time. Cook instant brown rice when you’re ready to serve for a speedy dinner.

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