Ingredients - Beans

This filling black bean dish requires little effort to make. Serve it plain or on rice or polenta.

The grilled mango complements the black beans and rice perfectly. This dish can be served as a salad or side dish.

This curried lentil stew is a hearty dish full of vegetables. It is a great source of protein and fiber!

This wholesome soup with tomato, lentils and onion is full of protein and fiber and goes great with thick slices of whole-wheat bread.

This garbanzo bean salad with carrots, cucumbers and red bell pepper is an attractive dish bursting with flavor.

This is a spicy variation of hummus, called neeta’s chole in Indian. It works great as an appetizer, side dish, dip or sandwich spread.

This colorful casserole is a flavorful dish. Black beans, corn, tomatoes and spinach make this casserole filling and festive!

This attractive and filling salad with potatoes and beans is accompanied by a curried mango yogurt dressing. You can find the mango chutney at your local Indian grocer.

A vegetarian burger with a hint of pumpkin and a spicy ginger mayonnaise sauce. Serve it at your next cookout to impress even the pickiest meat-eaters!

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is higher in protein than any other grain, and has a chewy, nutlike flavor. The addition of black beans makes this salad hearty and healthy!

This bean and lentil loaf is appetizing and high in fiber and protein! Works great in brown bag lunches or with a salad!

The tamarind in this classic Indian dish gives it a spicy, yet deliciously sharp, tangy flavor.

Not your ordinary burrito! These burritos are filled with black beans and sweet potato, making for a delicious twist on this traditional Mexican dish.

This traditional Lebanese dish has the assertive and clean flavors of garlic, lemon, parsley and mint. Traditionally, tabouli is mostly parsley, with a bit of bulgur for texture and color, and this recipe offers a wide range of parsley to match your preference.