Beans

Lentils step in for the “meat” in these tacos! Perfectly seasoned, hearty and filling, these budget-friendly, plant-based tacos are so good, even the meat eaters will love them. It was…

Baked potatoes topped with taco meat and seasoned beans, then smothered in chipotle cheese sauce and sprinkled with fresh tomato, sweet peppers, onion, avocado, a drizzle of Sriracha ranch, plus…

Did you know you could use crispy roasted cauliflower as a base for nachos? It’s a great way to ditch some of the excess calories and carbs in nachos and…

Craving soup to warm your bones and soothe your soul, but don’t have a lot of energy left at the end of the day? This easy butternut black bean soup…

Liven up your mornings with a Mexican flair! This delightful hash takes advantage of so many fresh-from-the-garden veggies, plus potatoes, avocado and black beans for a breakfast that will make…

Shredded chicken taco meat with white bean & corn salsa, cilantro pesto, avocado, tucked into a juicy roasted eggplant “taco shell” and sprinkled with Aleppo pepper flakes, these tacos make…

Creamy avocado along with just a bit of Greek cream cheese gives this easy bean dip a wonderful creaminess with no sour cream required! And it’s ready in minutes for…

with basil artichoke avocado salsa and harissa aioli Salmon mixed with herbs, cannellini beans, onions, sweet peppers, a bit of lemon juice, mustard and lots of good seasonings, then rolled…

Adapted just slightly from Chocolate Covered Katie With a secret ingredient that makes these fudgy buttery brownies extra healthy and still less than 100 calories per serving, these oat bran…

A big, juicy smash burger smothered in melty pepper jack cheese, topped with my homemade cowboy caviar, fresh avocado and sriracha ranch sauce, this Cinco de Mayo Smash Burger is…