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Black Bean and Corn Salad
This salad is perfect for a spring picnic or quick lunch dish and is jam-packed with fiber.
Salad Bar Gazpacho Salad
This tasty salad uses a light tomato-based dressing and is packed with greens and other nutrient-rich veggies. Buy as many of these vegetables as you can precut from your grocer’s salad bar to save on prep time.
Sausage, Bean and Quinoa Soup
This hearty soup is a play on red beans and rice made with the whole grain quinoa.
Green Bean "Fries"
French fries are an American favorite food, but they’re also loaded with unhealthy fat, calories, and carbohydrate. Try these "fries" for a healthier alternative and a way to help your kids eat more veggies.
Bibb and Bean Burrito Bowl
Eating beans every day may help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood glucose. So enjoy the health benefits of this inviting meal-in-a-bowl. And enjoy all of its vivid colors, Mexican-inspired flavors, and lovely textures with a fork. The bowl is made from Bibb lettuce, so it’s literally an edible bowl! But if you like, use the Bibb leaves to eat some of the bean mixture burrito-style. Any way you choose to eat it, it’s muy delicioso. This recipe from The With or Without Meat Cookbook , 2nd edition, by Jackie Newgent. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association
Mexican-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
In this Latin twist on stuffed bell peppers, black beans replace the traditional rice and salsa stands in for the standard tomato sauce. This recipe from The Diabetes & Heart Healthy Diabetes Cookbook , 2nd edition, co-published with the American Heart Association. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Red Pepper Quinoa
Enjoy this grain and bean salad that is perfect with simple protein entrees at dinnertime and even better for lunch the next day.
Why Cook Dried Beans?
While canned beans are a popular choice, dried beans may be a better option for your lifestyle, wallet, and pantry. Why Choose Dried Beans over Canned Beans? Compared to canned beans, dried beans can be more cost effective and often have better taste and texture. Though, if you choose to purchase canned beans, aim to choose those with a “low sodium” or “no added salt” label. Where to Buy Dried Beans Beans can be found fresh, canned, and dried. Fresh beans are often found seasonally, while canned and dried varieties are offered year-round. Consider buying fresh dried beans over the dried
Quinoa Black Bean Burger
This flavorful, vegetarian burger is packed with protein and fiber from black beans and quinoa. Pair with a filling salad on the side, like this Broccoli and Spinach Salad , for a satisfying, meatless meal. These are great to make ahead and freeze—after forming the patties, lay them out on a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer. Once they are frozen solid, you can take them off the sheet and store them in a freezer-safe bag.
Cowboy Bean Fritters
Bring this appetizer to share at your next summer barbeque. Serve the fritters with some dipping options like salsa and non-fat plain Greek yogurt (a healthier substitute for sour cream).