Advertisements Sometimes you just need a really simple side dish to bring to a holiday meal – or to meal prep part of the week’s lunches. This recipe for Marinated Chickpeas is so easy to put together and can stay in the fridge for about a week. They are great as a snack, and excellentContinue reading “Marinated Chickpeas”
Category Archives: Beans
Garlic Hummus
Advertisements When it comes to dips and spreads, I like to make them myself whenever I can. That way I know exactly what’s in it. Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip or spread that is served very often with any meal that includes pita breads. There are a few different versions, based on theContinue reading “Garlic Hummus”
Cheesy Chicken Beans & Rice
Advertisements Beans & Rice is a great starting point for a weeknight dinner. You can work it into so many different types of cuisines depending on the types of beans, rice and or seasoning you add to the mix. For this fun one pan meal, it takes a turn to a Mexican flavor profile byContinue reading “Cheesy Chicken Beans & Rice”
Grilled Chicken Taco w/ Beans & Corn Salsa
Advertisements Grilled Chicken is a classic topping for tacos. So to make them a little bit more interesting lets add in some homemade corn salsa and a fun bean topping that you are going to love. By mixing black beans and pinto beans you get a great texture and punch of protein. The marinade forContinue reading “Grilled Chicken Taco w/ Beans & Corn Salsa”
Cheesy Pinto Beans
Advertisements I know I say this often, but don’t forget about the side dishes when you are making your dinner plans. Some recipes are all inclusive and you don’t need to worry about a side dish. But lots of them do need a supporting dish to make for a rounded out meal. Most often youContinue reading “Cheesy Pinto Beans”
Roasted Tomato & White Bean Soup
Advertisements The amazing depth of flavor you get just taking the extra step of roasting the tomatoes, onion, garlic and herbs with olive oil. And not just the flavor but the texture is vastly improved as well. This recipe for Roasted Tomato & White Bean Soup is perfect for a blustery fall or winter day.Continue reading “Roasted Tomato & White Bean Soup”
Mexican Breakfast Bowls
Advertisements Since we raise chickens, we always have a lot of eggs. So often, I find meals to utilize a large amount of eggs for dinner to make sure none go to waste. This recipe accomplishes just that – uses up a large amount of eggs and still counts as dinner. With the combo ofContinue reading “Mexican Breakfast Bowls”
Black Beans & Rice #onepotdinner
Advertisements Y’all know how much I love a good #onepotdinner recipe and this recipes is moving right up to top of the list. We have been trying to add more beans to our diet, as they are chockful of nutrients that are vital for heart health. So I put on my thinking cap and triedContinue reading “Black Beans & Rice #onepotdinner”
Beef Enchilada Soup
Advertisements Soup is a must for homemade on a weeknight cooking. Soup can bring so much flavor in a short amount of time. I love to play with all sorts of classic dishes and flavors and turn them into flavor packed soup. And that’s exactly what I did with this Beef Enchilada Soup. A silkyContinue reading “Beef Enchilada Soup”
Chicken & White Bean Soup
Advertisements A creamy hearty soup loaded with plenty of chicken, white beans and veggies – this recipe for Chicken & White Bean Soup is going to be enjoyed any night of the week. The simplicity of the ingredients is what makes it such and inviting dish. You can’t get much more “home cooking” then thesesContinue reading “Chicken & White Bean Soup”