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Recipe for Cuban Frijole Stew
The pride of Cuban chefs everywhere, black bean stew has sustained generations with its rich flavors. Scratch cooks start with dried beans and a long (very long) simmer to tenderize the beans and...
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Cholesterol-free, Good source of protein, High fiber, Peanut-free, Soups and Stews, more -
Recipe for Italian Bean, Vegetable, and Pasta Stew
Pasta fagioli (pronounced “fah-ZHOO-lee) literally means “pasta and beans”, and is a traditional stew/ soup of Italy and Sicily. Traditionally made with short tube-like ditalini pasta, it is very...
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Italian Minestrone Ragout
Italian “minestrone” is a vegetable soup that predates the Roman Empire and shares a root meaning with the Latin word for “to serve.” Each serving of this hearty, healthy ragout (ragout, another fine...
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Recipe for Bright Edamame Bean Hummus
In the past few years, we’ve become rather enamored of hummus, that Middle Eastern delight made from chickpeas, olive oil and tahini that is so important to that area’s food culture that ownership...
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Recipe for Homemade Garbanzo Hummus
Store-bought hummus has become so popular (and such a big business) that it can be found almost anywhere. But it is a simple preparation and there’s no reason not to make it at home—not to mention the...
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Recipe for Summer Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This tasty, versatile dish can stand on its own as a salad, be a hearty salsa for baked chips, or serve as a great topping for baked potatoes.
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Appetizers and Sides, Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Good source of protein, High fiber, more -
Recipe for Unbelievable Vegan Cheese Sauce
This vegan cheese sauce is creamy, smooth, melty, and savory. And the best part is that it’s full of veggies—which means that you don’t have to feel one bit guilty when eating it.
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Peanut-free, Spreads and Sauces, more -
Recipe for Chef Edwin's Oatmeal Cookies
Not only are these cookies plant-based, but also gluten-free, making them a safe treat for many with specific dietary needs.
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Cholesterol-free, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low sodium, Peanut-free, more -
Recipe for Rich Black Bean Hummus Spread
This spread is similar to a chickpea hummus but includes chipotle pepper, cumin, and the tempting smokiness of paprika.
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, High fiber, Low fat / low saturated fat, Spreads and Sauces, more -
Recipe for Vegetable Barley and Brown Rice Soup
This vegetable soup combines the splendidly chewy, brown rice–like taste of barley with tomatoes, carrots, lima beans (another sadly misjudged food), celery, and peas for a garden of tastes and...
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Cholesterol-free, High fiber, Peanut-free, Soups and Stews, Tree nut-free, more