14 lightened bean Recipes

onion, finely chopped, flour, skim milk, lowfat swiss cheese, shredded, low-fat sour cream, sugar, salt, frozen french style green beans, thawed drained, herb seasoned stuffing mix, margarine, melted, egg white, lightly beaten

lean ground turkey, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, carrots, sliced, garlic clove, minced, water, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, no-salt-added tomato sauce, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained, dried parsley flakes, reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules, dried oregano, dried basil, pepper, shredded cabbage, fresh or frozen cut green beans (1-inch pieces), uncooked elbow macaroni

lean ground beef, salt, diced minced onion, paprika, chili powder (spanish is best), water, flour tortillas (6-inchinch ), low fat refried beans, diced tomato, mild picante sauce, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese, chopped green onion, sliced black olives

bonless , skinnless chicken breast, cinnamon chipotle rub, sm to medium vadalia onion, chopped, garlic mashed, navy beans, cannellini beans, chicken broth, green chilis, jalapeno pepper slices, chipotle chili in adobo sauce chopped, cumin, ginger (for extra bite!), handful of chili powder

granular sweetener for ice cream, cornstarch, salt, reduced-fat milk, half-and-half, egg yolk, vanilla bean paste or extract

onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, black beans (i used a blend of southwestern style beans), egg substitute (egg beaters), fresh cilantro, chopped, fat free cheese, shredded, whole wheat tortillas, salsa

lean ground turkey, onion, chopped (or 1 small onion), green pepper, chopped (or 1 medium pepper), canned jalapeno slices, chopped, diced tomatoes (i used the petite diced jalapeno kind), black beans, taco seasoning, corn tortillas, salsa (i used homemade but you can use your favorite brand), light sour cream, reduced-fat mexican cheese blend, shredded

yellow beans, trimmed and snapped into 1-inch pieces, baby potatoes, new, young fresh baby carrots, fresh peas , from the pod, butter (or margarine), milk (approximate, to your taste), sugar, salt and pepper (optional)

dried navy beans, ready-to-serve chicken broth, divided, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, ground white pepper, fresh oregano, ground cumin, chopped cooked chicken, chopped green chiles, undrained, water, salt, jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, shredded monterey jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced green onions

chicken breasts, garlic salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, grain rice, ro-tel original diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained, nonfat chicken broth, fat-free refried beans, shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese (2oz)

olive oil, stalks celery, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, low-sodium chicken broth, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, grated lemon zest, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, trimmed and halved green beans, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, chopped fresh dill

kale , ribs removed and sliced thinly, capers, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (canned ), feta cheese, crumbled, albacore tuna, drained and flaked, honey mustard dressing (simple honey mustard salad dressing or use newman s own lighten up )