Cuisine: Beans
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
Falafel
I love falafel. When I lived in New York there was this guy with a falafel cart on the corner of 5th Avenue and 20th Street near my office. His falafel was phenomenal. The only problem was everyone in the office had to get it together because it had SO much garlic. I recently went to a Persian restaurant near my husband's office and had this wonderful falafel lunch.
Falafel is a deep-fried ball, or a flat or doughnut-shaped patty, made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both. It's usually served in a pita, or wrapped in a flatbread. It can also be served over a bed of salad or pickled vegetables and drizzled with hot sauce or a tahini sauce.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Crunchy Chickpeas 3 Ways
To me, snacks are all about texture and crunch. This is a very healthy, yet satisfying snack. You could slip these in among the chicken wings at your party. I have done in 3 ways. Please note that the chickpeas I used were very small and cooked much faster than 40 minutes. Watch them carefully after 30 minutes in the oven.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Crunchy Salt & Vinegar Chickpeas
My family has always been obsessed with anything salt and vinegar flavored. These Crunchy Salt & Vinegar Chickpeas are easy to make and so good, you might want to double the recipe.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
Rosemary White Bean Soup
This Rosemary White Bean Soup is a taste of Tuscany in a bowl. It's easy to prepare and you can either soak a pound of white beans overnight or use 3 cans of Cannellini beans.
- Prep: 6 hrs
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Turkish Style Hummus
I make a lot of hummus for the kids at school. I don't think people realize how easy it is to make. I was talking with some friends (and you know who you are!) about Turkish Hummus which doesn't use tahini. This Turkish Style Hummus recipe uses Greek yogurt and plenty of fresh garlic and paprika for a tangy bite. The key to making great hummus is to peel the chickpeas. I have always known this, but never actually peeled the beans. I decided to make it properly and I have to say it does make a difference. If you want to come over, I will give you a glass of wine and you can peel my chickpeas, while I make dinner, of course!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Pasta with Chickpeas and Za’atar
I was home alone and rummaged through my pantry and made this Pasta with Chickpeas and Za’atar from Yotam Ottolenghi's cookbook, Simple. Za'atar is a mixture of sumac, sesame seed and herbs used throughout the Middle East and the Mediterranean. It was the perfect dinner channel surfing in front of the TV.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Cranberry Bean Soup
I bought these Cranberry Beans online from Rancho Gordo. They are amazing heirloom bean producers located in Napa, California. I decided to make this Cranberry Bean Soup. These beans are absolutely incredible, very creamy inside. These beans are versatile and velvety, this thin-skinned Borlotti bean produces a rich, indulgent bean broth, making it perfect for classic Italian dishes as well as simple pot beans. The soup was so easy to make. I actually made it in a slow cooker.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Cheesy Taco Casserole
This Cheesy Taco Casserole is a quick and easy to prepare for a weeknight dinner. It's cheesy, meaty, and guaranteed to be a hit with your family!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings