Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
A great protein source! An assorted of dried beans and bean recipes.
A high protein, vegetarian meal made with large white beans (e.g., Royal Coronas, Cannellini, Great Northern), smothered in a rich and tasty roasted tomato garlic sauce and finished off with fresh herbs and cheese. Delicious comfort food.
Who doesn’t love a Louisiana style red beans & rice? It’s hearty, meaty, extremely flavorful and pretty darn healthy. A great way to get your beans at every meal.
A filling vegetarian entrée made with pan-fried corona beans, greens, and mushrooms. A delightful amount of textures and flavors.
Cororna Beans are a giant white bean with a soft, thin skin and creamy filling. They literally melt in your mouth. Here’s how I cook them to achieve the best flavor and texture.
A spicy chili made with dried red beans, Mexican chorizo, and a variety of chile powders. Hearty, healthy and spicy.
Vegetarian nachos made with black beans, olives, cilantro, and a few other goodies. Serve as a meal or a snack. Great for parties!
The Cranberry Bean is a creamy, meaty bean with a tender skin and nutty bean flavor. A high protein bean used in soups, stews, chilis, salads, and pasta. For a spicy meal, top with a scoop of green chile pesto and feta cheese
Scarlet runners are a large, meaty beans with the texture of a baked potato and a nutty flavor. With their rich broth they make a delicious vegetarian meal. They can also be used in salads, soups and stews, chilis, or blended with garlic and oil for hummus.
A mouthwatering bowl of black beans served with chimichurri sauce, pickled onion, cotija cheese, and chopped pistachios.
The bolita is similar to the pinto, but a little sweeter and creamier. A New Mexico favorite!
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