Tasty, Easy Bean Main Dishes
This recipe is one of my favorites. It’s much like a ratatouille, but using chickpeas instead of the traditional eggplant and zucchini, and an original spice combination. The result is a dish with a complexity of flavors and the bonus of minimal preparation! Contributed by Dreena Burton, from Vive le Vegan!
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Here’s a hearty skillet dish that combines black beans, potatoes, and tortillas with lively southwestern flavors. If you have the potatoes done ahead of time, it’s a meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes. Serve with garlicky sautéed greens and a big salad. Adapted from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook. Read More→
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This simplified version of an Indian favorite is a delightful way to showcase tasty chickpeas. Chana Masala doesn’t usually contain green beans but they add color and texture to the dish. If you don’t have any on hand, or if you prefer, substitute a few ounces of fresh spinach or baby spinach. On the plate with the masala are pan-
seared tempeh strips and a simple coleslaw turned a pink from a bit of ruby sauerkraut. Read More→
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Leafy spring greens look and taste very appealing with pink beans, and the more garlicky you make it, the better. Read More→
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A tostada is a crisp tortilla piled generously with any variety of toppings, often including beans, crisp lettuce, and salsa. Good accompaniments are: a grain salad or grain dish; baked potatoes or sweet potatoes; or fresh corn on the cob. Add a salad and/ a green veggie, you’ve got an easy weeknight meal or fun quick fare to serve company. Photo by Evan Atlas. Read More→
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Often, rice is served alongside burritos, but the combination of rice and beans wrapped inside the tortilla is quite satisfying. Read More→
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A soft taco is somewhat like a quesadilla, except that it isn’t grilled. It is a sensuous sort of meal, meant to be eaten with knife and fork rather than picked up as you would crisp tacos. Serve with baked sweet potatoes or sweet potato fries and a big salad for an easy meal. Read More→
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The subtly sweet and tart flavors of this baked bean dish make it homey and comforting. Read More→
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