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Legumes Mixed Tomatoes Vegetable Salads

Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad

1/4 cup EVOO 3 TBS red wine vinegar 3/4 tsp coarse salt 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp coarse pepper 3/4 cup finely sliced red onion 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1/2 cup shaved parmesan

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Breads Casseroles Legumes Shrimp

Garlicky Shrimp with White Beans

ALL INGREDIENTS TT: Garlic salt Butter Rustic bread Shrimp (shelled) Bacon (diced) Cannellini beans (drained) Lemon (thinly sliced) Red pepper flakes Black pepper EVOO

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Casseroles Hot Soups Legumes Pasta Salads

Creamy White Beans with Herb Oil

For the Herb Oil 1/2 cup chives 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup basil 1/2 cup EVOO Squeeze of lemon Salt TT For the Beans 2 cans cannellini 1/2 cup stock or water

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Casseroles Legumes Stewed Stews

Slow Cooker Chicken with White Beans & Garlic

2 cans canellini (drained) 20 garlic cloves (smashed) 1/2 cup white wine 2 TBS olive oil 1 TBS white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Salt & pepper TT 4 chicken thighs (bone in, skin on) 1/2 lemon (juiced) 2 scallions (thin sliced) 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped) Combine […]

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Legumes Vegetable Salads

White Bean and Avocado Salad with Garlic Oil

1/4 cup oil 3 garlic cloves, thin sliced 2 avocados, in small chunks 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 3 TBS cilantro, chopped 1 lemon zested and juiced Salt & pepper, coarse TT Pinch smoked paprika Heat oil, sautee garlic lightly, transfer to paper towel, save oil Toss oil, avocados, beans, cilantro, lemon juice, […]

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Casseroles Legumes Mixed Vegetable Salads

Lemony White Beans with Anchovy and Parmesan

¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 4 anchovy fillets 1 TBS capers 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cans white beans (with liquid) coarse salt tt 1 head escarole, trimmed and torn into pieces ½ cup parsley leaves ½ cup basil leaves parmesan, shaved lemon, halved Sautee garlic in olive oil until […]

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Legumes

Green Lentils

1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped 4-inch piece celery stalk, finely chopped 4-inch piece carrot, peeled and finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock or broth 1/2 cup water 1 cup French green lentils, picked over, rinsed, then drained […]

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Legumes

Prosciutto, Peas and Rosemary

1 Tbsp minced onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/8 pound julienne prosciutto 1/2 cup defrosted frozen peas 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp creme fraiche or light cream Saute onion in oil for 1 minute. Add prosciutto, frozen peas and chopped rosemary. Saute 1 minute. Deglaze pan with creme fraiche or light cream. Stir […]

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Legumes

Black Bean Cakes with Goat Cheese and Salsa

These zippy black bean cakes make an elegant cocktail nosh or light entree, when paired with a salad. Simple to make, the savory cakes take advantage of canned black beans and good quality packaged salsa. 3 cups drained, canned black beans 3 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour salt and cayenne pepper to taste 4 […]

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Legumes

Frijoles con Mostaza

If you cannot find very young greens, use young tender spinach instead. 2 pounds tender wild mustard (mostaza) or baby spinach 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp crushed red chile flakes or ground red chile to taste 1 tsp salt 4 cups cooked pinto […]

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Legumes Stews

Warm Tomato and White Bean Stew

The riper and redder the tomatoes, the better this quick dish will be. 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, rinsed (see notes) about 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced or pressed about 1 tsp kosher or sea salt fresh ground pepper 1 can (15-oz) white beans, […]

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Legumes Sausages Stews

Winter White Beans and Sausage

This can become a fairly time efficient dish if you soak the beans before going off to work, which speeds up cooking time dramatically. 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) great Northern beans 1 Tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 onions, peeled and chopped into pieces the size of cornflakes 1 tsp pepper 1 pound […]

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Legumes

Bush’s Best Red Beans and Rice

4 cups fully cooked rice, kept warm 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 2 celery stalks, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 14 oz. fully cooked sausage (such as andouille), cut into 1/2 inch slices 3 cans (16 oz) BUSH’S Kidney Beans with liquid 2 cans (16 oz) diced tomatoes […]

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Legumes

Southwestern Pinto Beans

2 1/2 cups Lady Lee Pinto Beans 1/2 lb. bacon, cut up 2 cups (2 medium) chopped onions 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce 2 to 3 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp oregano leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp ground cumin Soak beans as directed on this package; do […]