Two-bean tamale pie
1 c. chopped green sweet pepper ½ c. chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1T cooking oil 2 c. cooked kidney beans, slightly mashed 2 c. cooked black beans, slightly mashed 1 6oz. can of vegetable juice 1 4oz. can diced green chili peppers, undrained 1 t chili powder 1 t ground cumin 1 8.5 […]
Tortilla black bean casserole
2 c. chopped onion (2large) 1 1/2 c. chopped green sweet pepper (2 medium) 1 14 oz. can tomatoes, undrained and cut up ¾ c. picante or green salsa 2 t ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 c. cooked black and/or red kidney beans 12 6 in. tortillas 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded […]
Bean salad wraps
4 8-inch tortillas 2 cups cooked black beans ½ c chopped green sweet pepper or 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 T snipped fresh cilantro 1/3 c light mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing 1 T lime juice leaf lettuce Stack tortillas and wrap tightly in foil. Heat in a 3500 oven for […]
Black bean soup with sausage
1c dry black beans 2 c. chicken broth 1 c. chopped onion (1 large) 1 c. chopped celery 1 t ground coriander ¼ t salt 1/8-1/4 t ground red pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. cooked, smoked turkey or Polish sausage, chopped sour cream or shredded Monterey jack cheese (optional) snipped fresh cilantro Rinse […]
Black bean and corn soup
2 1/4 cups dry black beans (1 pound) 1 10-oz package frozen whole kernel corn 1 c chopped onion (1 large) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 T ground cumin 1 t salt 1 t ground coriander ¼ to ½ tsp bottled hot pepper sauce 4 c boiling water 1 14.5-oz can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained […]
Cuban black bean soup
12 oz. dried black beans (1 3/4 c. dried or 4 cups cooked) 3 bay leaves 2 t salt 3 cloves garlic 1 onion 1 bell pepper 1 1/2 t dried ground cumin 1/2 t dried crushed oregano 1/2 t dried chipotle or cayenne pepper Cook beans after washing sorting and soaking. About an hour […]
Spicy bean and lentil loaf
2 t olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 2 c cooked red kidney beans 2 c cooked lentils 1 egg 1 carrot coarsely grated ½ c finely grated aged cheddar cheese 1 c fresh whole wheat bread crumbs 1 T ketchup 1 t each ground cumin, […]
Spiced rice with leeks and red kidney beans
1 c brown basmati rice 1 onion, peeled and sliced ½ t cumin seeds ¼ t turmeric 1 cinnamon stick 3 cloves 1 ½ lb leeks 1 3/4 c cooked red kidney beans salt and freshly ground pepper Wash the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear, then put the […]
Fusilli with kidney beans
1 lb fusilli (short twists) dash of olive oil 2 cans (14 oz) chopped tomatoes 1 onion; sliced 1 T dried parsley dash of chili powder (or to taste) salt and freshly ground black pepper 2T tomato paste 2/3 c. dry red wine 2 c. cooked red kidney beans Bring a large saucepan of water […]
Green beans with pecans and maple vinaigrette
3/4 c. pecans kosher salt and black pepper 2 lbs. green beans, trimmed 1/4 c. olive oil 2 T red wine vinegar 2 T Dijon mustard 1 T pure maple syrup Heat oven or toaster oven to 400º F. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until toasted, 6 to […]
Fresh shelling bean and corn ragout
2 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 c. shelling beans 1 c. fresh corn 2 T. dried currants 1 ½ c. chicken broth ¼ c. diced fresh tomato 2 T. chopped fresh oregano 1 T. fresh lemon zest salt and pepper to taste Gremolata to garnish: fresh minced parsley with raw garlic and lemon […]
Fresh shelling bean salad
To make a gorgeous summer salad with shelling beans, simply tear open the pods of the beans and pluck out the beans. A pound of beans will give you enough for about 4 people. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and drop the beans in. Let them simmer for about 20 […]
Yellow beets and green been salad
1/2 pound crisp green beans with the ends snipped 3 medium-size yellow beets, diced 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 5 ounces plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed Salt and freshly ground pepper In a saucepan, cook the green […]
Italian green beans sesame
12 oz Italian green beans 3/4 tbsp salad oil 3/4 tbsp lemon juice 3/4 tbsp soy sauce 3 tsp sugar 3/4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds Cook green beans as you would prefer; drain. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Pour sauce over hot green beans and serve at once. Makes 5 […]
Savory potato-bean soup
1 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 1/4 c diced ham 2 lbs potatoes, scrubbed and diced 1 (16-oz) can kidney beans, drained 5 c beef broth In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over high heat and stir-fry garlic 1 1/2 minutes. […]
Italian beans with pesto
1 pounds fresh green beans 1/8 cup olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 large clove garlic, mashed 1/2 cup packed basil leaves 1/8 cup parsley leaves 1 tablespoon pine nuts 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Parboil the beans and drain. Make a pesto sauce by putting oil, salt, garlic, basil, parsley, and nuts in a […]
Green bean salad with walnuts
1pound fresh green beans 1/4 cup walnut oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Parboil the beans, drain, and cool. Mix oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and pour dressing over the beans. Sprinkle top with the walnuts. Serves 4-6.
Mixed beans Parmesan
1 lb green beans l lb wax beans 2 tbsps. Butter or margarine 1/2 c. sliced pitted ripe olives 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese Cook beans and drain. Combine drained beans with 1/4 c. water and butter in saucepan; heat. To serve, toss gently with olives and sprinkle with cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
West coast green beans
4 c. fresh green beans 1/4 c. butter or margarine 3/4 c. minced onion 1/4 c. minced celery 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 c. snipped parsley 1/4 tsp. rosemary leaves 1/4 tsp. basil leaves 3/4 tsp. salt Wash beans and remove ends. Cut crosswise in thin, slanted slices. Cook, covered, in boiling salted water about […]
German green beans
4 cups beans, cut in 1″ lengths (l lb.) 4 strips bacon 1 1/2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp vinegar 2 tbsp chopped onion 1 tbsp dill 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 cup cooked diced potatoes Cook beans in boiling salted water until just tender; drain, reserving liquid. Cook bacon until […]
Mustard buttered beans
1 lb cooked beans 1 tbsp butter 2 tsp prepared mustard 1 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp lemon juice Combine ¼ cup water, butter, mustard, sugar, salt and lemon juice; heat. Add drained beans; mix lightly and heat. Makes 4 servings.
Super green beans
4 c. fresh green beans 2 T. butter or bacon drippings 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp chives 1/4 c. boiling water 1/4 c. light cream 1/8 tsp. pepper Select tender green beans that snap easily. Wash, trim off ends and remove any strings. Place in bundles on cutting board and cut in 1″ pieces. Heat […]
Chinese green beans
3 c. green beans, cut diagonally in 1/2 slices 1 c. celery, cut diagonally in 1/4 slices 2 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained 3 tbsp salad oil 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 beef bouillon cube Cook beans in boiling salted water until tender-crisp. Do not overcook. Drain, reserving liquid. Meanwhile, cook celery […]
Marinated yellow bean, celery and radish salad
1 lb. fresh yellow beans 1 small onion, sliced 1 cup oil 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup wine or herb vinegar 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tablespoon dry basil salt, pepper to taste 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 4 to 6 large radishes, sliced Trim and steam yellow beans for 10 minutes, until they […]
Sauteed green beans with radishes and fennel seed
1 lb. green beans, trimmed 1 tbsp. virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tsp. fennel seeds 4 oz. radishes, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 1 cup) 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced 1/4 tsp. salt freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. fresh lime or lemon juice In a large saucepan, bring […]