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Thumb_5519_Red Beans And Quinoa With Mint

Thumb_5519_Red Beans And Quinoa With Mint

Here's a way to make simple canned red beans deeply flavorful. Quinoa is a gluten-free and whole grain substitute for the traditional bed of rice.

Thumb_6010_White Bean Ragout With Sage

Thumb_6010_White Bean Ragout With Sage

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Thumb_7504_White Bean Soup

Thumb_7504_White Bean Soup

This is a Southwesternish take on an easy white bean soup. Cumin adds a homey, smoky flavor and yogurt adds creaminess and tartness. Bean soups are popular all over the world. You could exchange the herbs and spices and take it just about any direction you want.

Thumb_12368_Chickpea Crostini With Rosemary

Thumb_12368_Chickpea Crostini With Rosemary

These chickpea crostini are a great quick lunch or an easy appetizer.  Be sure to rinse the chickpeas to make sure there's no residual metalic flavor from the can.

Thumb_13436_Chicken, White Bean And Broccoli Soup

Thumb_13436_Chicken, White Bean And Broccoli Soup

This is a quick, simple, balanced and healthy soup. Chicken thighs give it richness and depth, broccoli adds flavor and soft texture, and white beans add body. Lemon juice and red pepper flakes added at the end perk up all the tastes and flavors.

Thumb_9245_Chickpeas With Merguez And Kale

Thumb_9245_Chickpeas With Merguez And Kale

Any bean is a good match with sausage, but the earthy, starchy chickpea is a particularly good canvas for a spicy sausage like merguez. The kale adds texture and makes this meal a balanced,  self-sufficient one pot.

Thumb_7150_Three-Bean Salad With Quinoa

Thumb_7150_Three-Bean Salad With Quinoa

Chip adapted this three-bean salad from a recipe Elizabeth found in Cooking Light magazine. The original used bulgur, but this recipe calls for quinoa. The dish is a hearty side or a main course for a summer evening. You can read more about this recipe at the Cookthink blog.

Thumb_11090_Chicken Mango Burritos

Thumb_11090_Chicken Mango Burritos

The fruity sweetness of the mango and roasted corn contrasts nicely with the spicy sauced chicken -- without any one flavor dominating. The mango salsa comes together in seconds, and you can easily cook the rice, chicken and beans all at the same time. Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.

Thumb_8611_Lemon-Walnut Hummus

Thumb_8611_Lemon-Walnut Hummus

Walnuts take the place of sesame paste in this hummus.  With a little extra lemon juice, this is a great dip for vegetables, or spread for toast or sandwiches.

Thumb_7182_Ratatouille, Chickpea And Feta Bake

Thumb_7182_Ratatouille, Chickpea And Feta Bake

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Thumb_9065_Black Bean, Cheese and Serrano Quesadillas With Avocado and Lime

Thumb_9065_Black Bean, Cheese and Serrano Quesadillas With Avocado and Lime

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Thumb_7355_Black Bean, Bell Pepper, Serrano And Cheese Quesadillas

Thumb_7355_Black Bean, Bell Pepper, Serrano And Cheese Quesadillas

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