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Farro is a classic Italian grain that has started gaining popularity in the U.S. Add some canned cannellini beans to this recipe, but be sure to rinse and drain the beans!

This Cowboy Caviar recipe is vibrant, colorful, and delicious! Black beans, kidney beans, and a medley of yellow and white corn create a hearty base. Halved cherry tomatoes add a burst of juicy sweetness, while red onion offers a sharp counterpoint. Diced bell pepper and a touch of jalapeño bring in a crisp freshness with a hint of heat. To tie it all together, a creamy avocado is added just before serving and the dressing provides a flavorful balance of a sweet balance thanks to Splenda U.S. Grown Stevia. Try this recipe, today!

This colorful salad looks as good as it tastes. The addition of lamb lends a “special occasion” feel to this otherwise straightforward dish, while the pomegranate amps up the flavor. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .

The pureed black beans boost the fiber in this recipe without affecting flavor. You’ll be surprised how moist these gluten-free muffins turn out, and no one would guess that they are made with beans.

Loaded with meat, vegetables, and beans, chili is a one-pot meal that is easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and deliciously comforting. As the name implies, this chop-free chili requires very little prep work. Toss everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and come home to a hearty, comforting bowl of chili that takes less than 10 minutes of work to prepare. This dish is even better the next day, so save some leftovers for tomorrow's lunch!

Paella is known as arroz en paella in its homeland of Spain. Original paella recipes consisted of rabbit, chicken, snails, and beans. The paella pans were rubbed in ash and cooked over orange wood. This “party in a pot” is said to be a descendant of Arabian kabsah, a similar dish originating in the Arabian peninsula. Arabs introduced rice into southern Spain in the ninth century, along with spices like saffron.

This “recipe” is so simple, but it’s an easy, healthful and tasty way to cook fresh spinach. Vegetables of any kind—cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, potatoes and/or green beans—can be blanched until just tender, and prepared the same way.

This salad is perfect for a spring picnic or quick lunch dish and is jam-packed with fiber.

Most paellas are made with seafood or chicken, but this vegetarian version is still tasty and authentic. You can also add additional non-starchy vegetables to the mix if you want!

With no crust needed, this quiche is so simple to prepare. Sweet grape tomatoes help create a nice balance of flavors and textures and add a striking color contrast with the bright green asparagus. Perfect for breakfast on its own, or serve it for lunch or dinner with a salad of mixed greens or a cup of Tomato Basil Bisque .