Beans

Barley Stew Recipe with Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach

Jan 14, 2013

I’ll admit that I get a high out of creating a vegetarian stew recipe for Meatless Monday that is filling, low in calories, packs a punch of protein (beans) and fiber (barley and spinach) and, most importantly, my family enjoys (thank you, caramelized onions). My poor husband had to listen patiently as I rattled off [...]

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Healthy Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Recipe with Smoked Paprika

Dec 12, 2012

Vegetable soups are always a great way to sneak a little roughage into your diet. After one too many Chocolate & Peppermint Cheesecake Bars, it was time to think “light”. I’ve been wanting to tackle Broccoli and Cheddar Soup for awhile. Typically, this soup is laden with cream and piles of cheese. The challenge was [...]

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Creamy Curry Hummus Recipe: A Healthy Snack

Nov 28, 2012

This creamy, healthy hummus dip will satisfy your snack cravings. Curry paste gives it an extra kick of flavor. It’s starting already. You know what I’m talking about – the holiday treats. In our house, that means Nutella Fudge, Dulce de Leche No-Bake Cookies and Chocolate & Peppermint Wedding Cookies. But I’ve found a way [...]

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Quinoa Salad with Apple, Chickpeas, Toasted Almonds & Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

Oct 1, 2012

I’m going to pretend that anytime I make Meatless Monday recipes it is done with purely charitable intentions. Don’t get me wrong, I wholeheartedly support the idea behind Meatless Monday…cutting out the meat once per week to improve both our health and the health of the planet. However, if I start to pull out the [...]

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Creamy White Bean Dip Recipe with Parmesan Cheese & Sage

Sep 10, 2012

For weeks, I’ve been waiting for the first Sunday of the NFL season. It’s a great excuse to hang out with family, dive into healthy dips like this vegetarian white bean version with Parmesan cheese and sage, and maybe even crack open a beer or two. Of course, the computers are at the ready so [...]

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Southwestern Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe with Eggs, Black Beans & Salsa

Jul 27, 2012

“Yikes! I’ll get the eggs started.” When my husband (Steve) spots the crazed look in my eyes as I walk through the door after my Saturday morning long run, he knows his best line of defense is to start cooking breakfast. Stat. Even though I fuel up ahead of time and pop some energy chews [...]

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Chipotle Shrimp Salad Bowls Recipe with Avocado, Black Beans & Corn

Jul 10, 2012

Bring on the smoky heat! These hearty salad bowls are filled with plenty of healthy ingredients…avocado, black beans, corn brown rice, romaine lettuce and some shrimp that will have you reaching for the nearest bottle of cold lager. In this hot weather, we are fixing main dish salads for lunch and dinner. A couple of [...]

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Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe with Beans, Capers & Balsamic Yogurt Dressing

Jun 4, 2012

Every summer as a kid, I looked forward to my mum’s pasta salad. It was dressed with mayonnaise, tossed with salmon or chicken (though this version is vegetarian) and, best of all, loaded with briny capers. My husband is not a mayo eater, so if I wanted to feed my family a version of my [...]

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Southwestern Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe with Black Beans, Brown Rice & Red Pepper

May 21, 2012

Last week, I was racking my brain to think of a new appetizer to add to my arsenal, perhaps something that could also double as a side dish at a summer barbecue. Stuffed mushrooms have been a favorite of mine for years but, as I’ve been trying to eat more healthfully over the past 8 [...]

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