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Beans on a Budget

February 14, 2012

Black beans, pink beans, pinto beans, Great Northern beans, cannellini beans and so many more.  Our How-To Glossary lists 18 varieties for dried beans alone! No wonder you find them in home cooking all over the world. Beans and legumes recipes have always been about saving money. Now we like them as much for their healthiness!

Beans on a Budget

Beans to the Rescue

Whether you use convenient canned beans or start from a bag of dried ones, there’s so much to like about using dried beans and legumes like lentils and split peas. And, you’ll find all you need to know in our Cooking Basics information. Plus, learn more about the benefits of eating more of these fiber-rich recipes.

Menu Ideas

Less is more flavor! This simple yet flavorful black bean soup draws upon Italian and southwestern influences.
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Fresh vegetables, canned beans and zesty spices combine to create a hearty chili.
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Fresh vegetables, canned beans and zesty spices combine to create a hearty chili.
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What could be better than ready-to-eat homemade soup when you arrive home!
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Simply sumptuous! This savory bowl of veggies, pasta and beans is a meal in itself!
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These baked enchiladas are made with Anasazi beans and seasoned with cilantro, cumin and three cheeses.
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This dish bursts with the family-pleasing flavors of macaroni, pinto beans and corn in addition to sausage. Everyone will ask, "Seconds, please!"
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Looking for a make-ahead dinner? Enjoy a meatless pasta meal with beans, cheese and taco sauce.
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Make a meatless main dish that's high on flavor and fiber. Chili powder, cumin, cayenne and salsa elevate the flavor, while cereal adds crunch and fiber.
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Vegetarian enchiladas wrap up a skillet-easy filling of rice, beans, corn, peppers and cheese. Salsa's on the side.
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Calling all corn lovers, here’s a new tasty recipe that’s made easy with a mix!
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Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Here's a recipe keeper—taco salad that's ready in 20 minutes!
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15% fewer calories • 30% less fat • 68% more vitamin A than the original recipe. Bean salad gets sassy and healthier, too.
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Stuff tomatoes with a global vegetarian salad mix of bulgur, garbanzos, cucumber and feta.
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This layered black bean dip has a 10-gallon-hat’s worth of flavor!
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Make this classic Middle Eastern dip with a collection of everyday ingredients. You can throw it together in just 10 minutes!
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Dig in to a delicious homemade dip. Make it by layering your favorite Mexican ingredients.
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