Cuisine: Beans
Vegetable Chili
This is one of my all-time favorite chili recipes, which happens to be vegetarian. It's the perfect thing to make for a crowd with a regular chili con carne. It will please your vegetarian guests and the carnivores as well. It's delicious!
By - Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Butter Roasted Tomatoes, Beans, Kale, and Sausage Gratin
It’s winter and it’s cold. All you want is something hearty and stick-to-your-ribs good. But you’ve also been eating comfort food for the past month...enter this Butter Roasted Tomatoes, Beans, Kale, and Sausage Gratin. Rethink your winter carbo-load with this guiltless (but comforting!) veggie-loaded dish. You can leave out the sausage and make it truly vegetarian.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Instant Pot Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
“Pasta e Fagioli” translates to “pasta and beans” in Italian. This recipe is outstanding. I have to admit I have never even been to an Olive Garden and hope I never do (sorry! I know it sounds snooty, but I just can't go there). I have given both the Instant Pot instructions as well as the stovetop version. This is a real crowd-pleaser. I should have added some chopped Italian Parsley to serve.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Instant Pot Chili
I have many chili recipes, but this is my new favorite. I have given the Instant Pot instructions and also the stovetop instructions. The addition of a small amount of cocoa powder adds a subtle depth of flavor.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Instant Pot Red Bean and Quinoa Soup with Taco Fixins
My daughter Grace made this delicious Instant Pot Red Bean and Quinoa Soup. She actually gave me a portion, which is a real role reversal! This soup is healthy and packed with protein.
Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls
Just as with a traditional burrito, this recipe is very versatile. I have given 2 ways to make this Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowl. The first is the Instant Pot version and I also included the stove top version. It's quick and easy to make a perfect for a busy work night meal.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Black Bean Soup
My daughter made this Black Bean Soup from Bon Appétit's Basically series. In this recipe, you don't have to soak your dried beans overnight. The magic is all in the garnishes. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or having people over for a casual dinner, a bunch of toppings—something crunchy, something creamy, something fresh and herby, elevates this humble bowl of beans feel like a party.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 40 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Santa Maria Pinquito Beans
Classic Santa Maria country barbecues include the Pinquitos (AKA Pink Beans) and a beef tri-tip. Pinquitos are a very small, chili-type bean that is loaded with California history. These beans are delicious and meaty and the perfect match for any barbecue, chili or even salad. If you're like me and always forget to soak the beans overnight, you can do it in an Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker. I have also included the stovetop version.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Black Eyed Peas with Avocado Salad
Black Eyed Peas with Avocado Salad is simple to throw together and packed full of nutrients. This recipe would also work well with cannellini beans. The beans combined with the creamy avocado are tossed with lime juice, Dijon and olive oil. You can make it ahead of time and is perfect for tailgates, picnics, barbecues, and potlucks.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Weeknight Beans on Toast
My daughter Grace made me this Weeknight Beans on Toast for Mother's Day dinner. It was so delicious and simple. This recipe will make more ragù than you need, but the leftovers can be repurposed as a quick topper for pasta on another night. Nothing beats the convenience of a bag of spinach, but any green will work here. Try mustard greens, kale, or collard greens.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
