28 festive bean Recipes

fresh green beans, trimmed, fresh wax beans, trimmed, chicken bouillon granules, garlic powder, zucchini, sweet red peppers , julienned, butter, melted

refried beans, salsa, ground cumin, garlic powder, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, green onions, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese

red cabbage, green bell pepper, de-seeded and diced, pineapple, peeled and finely chopped or 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks, oranges, peeled and segmented, green onions, thinly sliced, celery ribs, and leaves chopped, hazelnuts, toasted (can substitute almonds or walnuts), adzuki beans, cooked, drained or 1/2 cup black beans or 1/2 cup red beans, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, freshly squeezed orange juice, salt & freshly ground black pepper

fresh green beans or 1 can (14-1/2 oz) cut green beans, drained, water, salt , optional, pepper, garlic powder, mexican stewed tomatoes or chunky salsa

dried black beans , soaked in water overnight and drained, diced tomatoes with green chilies, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, minced garlic, vegetable broth

whole wheat penne rigate, green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, dried basil, dried chives, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh spinach , torn (3oz)

cinnamon sticks, whole allspice berries, cardamom pods, slightly crushed, vanilla bean, split, apple cider, cranberry juice, water, rum (optional), orange slice, to garnish, fresh cranberries, to garnish

olive oil, fresh lime juice, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, minced, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, sugar, black pepper, black beans, rinsed and drained, fresh corn kernels (grilled or 1 can corn), red onion, chopped, tomato, diced, sweet red pepper, chopped, jalapenos, seeded-and finely chopped, fresh cilantro (i like to mix all three) or 1/4 cup fresh parsley (i like to mix all three) or 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped (i like to mix all three)

kidney beans, drained, garbanzo beans, drained, sliced green onions, salad dressing, salad oil, vinegar, fresh lemon juice, sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic salt, pepper, lettuce, fresh cilantro, avocados , halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced, dip the avocado slices in a little fresh lemon juice

green beans, drained, red beans, drained, wax beans, drained, black beans, drained, great northern beans, drained, chopped celery, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, chopped red pepper, chopped orange pepper, chopped yellow pepper, sugar, vinegar, oil

condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, milk, french s original french fried onions, whole green beans, cooked, chopped sweet red pepper

cannellini beans, drained (white kidney beans), cucumbers, cut into bite size pieces, radicchio, coarsely chopped (may substitute red cabbage), green peppers, cut into bite size pieces, quartered radishes, feta cheese, cubed, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, pepper, salt, parsley

black beans, rinsed and drained, mexicorn, drained, chopped bell pepper, chopped purple onion, lime juice, chopped cilantro, tomato, seeded and diced, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

refried beans, sour cream (regular or reduced fat ), mayonnaise (regular or reduced fat ), old el paso or other taco seasoning (do not use chicken taco seasoning), shredded cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, green onions, sliced (use both green & white portions), roma tomatoes, diced

frozen edamame, cooked and then cooled, green bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, orange bell pepper, diced, diced green chilies, grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, red onion, canned black beans, leaves fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper

white cake mix, water, water, eggs, watermelon cherry kool-aid, chocolate chip , plus, chocolate chips (the regular ones are too big), vanilla frosting, watermellon jelly beans (i use jelly belly)

avocados, pitted and peeled, thick salsa, head green leaf lettuce or 1 head red leaf lettuce, tortilla chips, black beans, rinsed and drained, chopped green onion, red bell pepper, diced in 1/4 inch chunks, green bell pepper, diced in 1/4 inch chunks, grated monterey jack pepper cheese, grated sharp cheddar cheese

frozen green beans, mushrooms or a can of, garlic (more if you like ), butter or substitute 1 tbsp of olive oil, parsley, chopped, salt , pepper., festive look: decorate with a handful of toasted pine nuts