Tag: beans

Spicy Jackfruit and Black Bean Stew with Bananas

Spicy Jackfruit and Black Bean Stew with Bananas

Take a walk on the wild side with this dark, savory, creamy, spicy, black bean stew, filled with texture from jackfruit and pops of sweet creaminess from bananas. It has notes of chili, curry, and cloves, all delicately balanced in a tomato and coconut broth. 

Giant Buffalo Beans- White Beans in Buffalo Sauce

Giant Buffalo Beans- White Beans in Buffalo Sauce

Giant white beans slathered in warm, bubbling, spicy vegan buffalo sauce and covered in a thick layer of melted, stretchy vegan cheese might be the ultimate vegan appetizer. The perfectly creamy, giant white beans are a wonderful complement to the spicy buffalo sauce. And no 

Vegan Pane Cotto (AKA Bread and Bean Casserole)

Vegan Pane Cotto (AKA Bread and Bean Casserole)

There’s nothing worse than buying a loaf of beautiful, hearty bread, and not eating it in time so you’re left with a stale, hard, inedible loaf. This is a recipe that seeks to salvage that stale bread- the Italian classic of pane cotto. With a 

Vegan Hearty Black Bean “Meatballs”

Vegan Hearty Black Bean “Meatballs”

Food is an every day occurrence- be it special occasion, on the go, elaborate and intricate, from the freezer- food is a part of our every day lives. When I was growing up, a big part of food was family dinner. Meals that were not 

Vegan Shepard’s Pie with White Beans and Kohlrabi

Vegan Shepard’s Pie with White Beans and Kohlrabi

Warm, filling and protein-packed, this individual sized vegan Shepard’s pie are a weeknight favorite. A layer of spiced, green-chile and white wine lentils are followed by hearty white beans in rich, herbed tomato sauce, sprinkled with gooey vegan cheese, and topped with a light, flavorful, 

White Bean Watermelon Gazpacho with Savory Almond Seaweed Granola

White Bean Watermelon Gazpacho with Savory Almond Seaweed Granola

Click Here for a Print-Friendly Version I love summer- the long days, new plant growth, swimming in warm lakes, watching mushrooms pop up, drifting lazily in a hammock. All lovely things. One of the downsides, however, is trying to convince yourself to go into your 

Wild Rice, Chili and Cacao Nib Stuffed Acorn Squash

Wild Rice, Chili and Cacao Nib Stuffed Acorn Squash

Click Here for a Print-Friendly Version Stuffed squash is filling, perfect for a Thanksgiving day main course for those of you not turkey or tofurkey inclined. The sweet acorn squash is grounded with dark, smooth black beans, crisp nutty wild rice, bitter cacao nibs, spicy 

Fava Bean and Pomegranate Salad

Fava Bean and Pomegranate Salad

Click Here For a Printable Recipe I’ve been eating a lot of salads lately, because salads seem to be synonymous with summer (see Rhubarb Mint Salad, Mayo-Free Radish Mint Pasta Salad, Spicy Korean Radish Salad and Miso Potato Salad). Fresh vegetables and minimal time in front of a 

Roasted Black Bean Tofu-A High Vegan Protein Dish

Roasted Black Bean Tofu-A High Vegan Protein Dish

Black beans and tofu are a surprisingly great pairing, and this recipe is so easy even the laziest of cooks will have no complaints (a little further down I’ve drawn up a schedule to allow you to binge watch while making your tofu). This roasted 

Baby Bok Choy Christmas Lima Bean Soup

Baby Bok Choy Christmas Lima Bean Soup

This rich, savory Christmas Lima bean soup is perfect for a cool winter evening or an easy week night dinner. I think the broth has a beefy flavor (please keep in mind I haven’t had beef since I was five, so I really don’t know