14 heart healthy beans Recipes

heart healthy pumpkin and black bean soup, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, fat free chicken stock, diced tomatoes in juice, black beans, drained, pumpkin puree, light cream, curry powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, coarse salt, fresh chives for garnish

heart healthy 7 layer bean dip recipe, refried beans, canned, hormel (in the jar) real bacon low-fat, chipotle powder , (or plain chili powder to taste), ground cumin, salt and pepper (if needed), shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, chopped green anaheim chiles (canned ) or a tbsp of chopped pickled jalapenos (more to taste), avocado, peeled and chopped (a healthy fat), tomato chopped, low fat sour cream, sliced ripe black olives (a healthy fat), heat the refried beans in a medium saute pan or cast iron skillet., stir in enough water to get a creamy, easily dip-able consistency, about 1/4 of a cup., you can use olive oil instead , in place of the low-fat bacon if you choose to help the consistency of the beans., mix in the chipotle chili powder (or tabasco, or adobo, or regular chili powder) and cumin to taste., note that the avocados and the sour cream will cool down the spiciness of the beans considerably, so you can afford to be a bit more spicy than you might think., stir in salt to taste. (if needed ), once the beans are hot and bubbly, spread them over the bottom of a warmed serving dish. immediately add the shredded cheese so that the heat from the beans helps melt the cheese. (the cheese doesn tsp need to be completely melted, but even if it is just a little, it will help the dip stay on the dippers.), layer on the chopped green chilies , chopped avocado, chopped tomato., spoon on the sour cream, top with sliced green onions and olives., serve immediately, folks this does have some of the healing and healthy variety of fats.

pepper, stalks celery, garlic cloves, minced, carrots, lean top round roast, green beans, potatoes, without skin, low sodium beef broth, low-sodium tomatoes, onion, mushroom, sliced, worcestershire sauce

extra virgin olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, chicken broth or 32 oz vegetable broth or 32 oz beef broth, water, mixed vegetables (mushrooms, okra, kale, zucchini, bok choy, artichoke hearts, broccoli, carrots, celery, peppers, tom), bay leaf, dried thyme, sea salt, cayenne pepper, cooked turkey or 1 lb ham or 1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb shrimp or 1 lb tofu, beans or 1 cup brown rice or 1 cup quinoa or 1 cup orzo pasta or 1 cup pasta, parsley or 1/2 cup mint or 1/2 cup cilantro or 1/2 cup basil, lemon wedge

frozen spinach, artichoke hearts, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, white beans, apple cider vinegar, vegan mayonnaise, vegetable broth, salt, ground pepper, dried basil, cayenne

pearl barley, water, salt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, fresh oregano, chopped, lemon balm, chopped (or you can use any complimentary herbs), garbanzo beans, broccoli floret, red bell pepper, diced, yellow bell pepper, diced, orange bell pepper, diced, carrot, diced, cucumber, diced, zucchini, diced, asparagus, chopped (crisp steamed or blanched), hearts of palm, diced (or substitue artichoke hearts), salt, balsamic vinegar

burrito-size flour tortillas , fat free heart healthy kind, fat-free refried beans or 2 cups homemade refried beans, eggs, per person, salsa , we use chunky with medium heat, cheese, blend shredded and fat free (i use weight watchers), pickled jalapeno peppers

olive oil, lemon juice, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), minced garlic cloves (roast the garlic first for best flavor*), salt

jennie o ground turkey breast, onion, diced, water, old el paso taco seasoning, chili bean, old mission whole wheat tortilla

ground chicken, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, garlic cloves, minced, cooking onion, chopped, red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, stalks celery, chopped (hearts), chili powder, fresh ground pepper, nonfat chicken broth or 1/4 cup water, crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

dark chocolate or 1 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped, firm silken tofu, drained, brewed espresso, cooled, sugar or 1/4 cup splenda blend for baking, lemon juice, salt, angel food cake (1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces) or 3 5/8 oz sugar-free , cut in 24 pieces (1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces), brewed espresso, cooled or 2 tbsp coffee-flavored liqueur, unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish, chocolate-covered coffee beans, for garnish

extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling , plus 1/3 cup, bacon, chopped, chickpeas, rinsed and dried, salt, few healthy pinches crushed red pepper flakes, hearts romaine, chopped, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar , eyeball it