23 lighter bean Recipes

french style green beans, low-fat cream of mushroom soup, light soy sauce, skim milk, garlic powder, black pepper, french-fried onions, divided

onion, chopped, garlic cloves, canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, low-sodium tomato sauce, green bell peppers or 2 green capsicum or 2 red bell peppers or 2 red capsicums, chopped, dried oregano, dried thyme, hot pepper sauce, brown rice, fresh chives (for garnish ) or 1/3 cup scallion, chopped (for garnish)

vegetable oil , such as safflower, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, coarse salt, ground pepper, tomato paste, chili powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground sirloin, diced tomatoes with juice, pinto beans, rinsed and drained

uncooked flat rice noodles, dark brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, chili-garlic sauce, canola oil, green onion , pieces, peeled and deveined large shrimp, garlic cloves, minced, fresh bean sprout, chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, fresh basil, thinly sliced

lean ground turkey, fat free sour cream, neufchatel cheese, softened (or fat-free cream cheese), taco seasoning, low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, shredded lettuce, tomato, cubed (or salsa), green onion, sliced, fat-free refried beans, warmed, sliced black olives (optional)

chicken tenders, chopped, egg whites, soy sauce, bean sprouts, chopped water chestnuts, green onion, chopped , or to taste

old el paso fat-free refried beans, old el paso thick n chunky salsa, chili powder, fat free flour tortillas (8 to10 inch), shredded lettuce, shredded monterey jack cheese

pie shell (i used an organic honey graham cracker shell for an 8-inch pie), light coconut milk, cornstarch, water, semi-sweet chocolate chips (mine were grain sweetened), light whipped topping (i used tru whip all natural topping ), ground cacao beans (i use the raw beans)

rye bread , german rye, the lighter type with grains, black beans, drained, purple onion , chopped rather fine, monterey jack pepper cheese, the hot kind, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, softened

olive oil nonstick cooking spray, onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and separated into rings, all-purpose flour, salt and pepper, green beans, trimmed, margarine or butter, shallot, finely chopped, sliced cremini or white mushrooms, reduced-sodium chicken broth, low-fat (1%) milk

tomato (about 5 oz), cored, seeded, and chopped fine (about 1 cup), black beans (about 5 oz), avocado, fresh lime juice (from 2 limes), reduced-fat mayonnaise, table salt, minced fresh cilantro, jalapeno pepper, minced red onion or shallot, garlic , minced, ground cumin, ground black pepper

shredded hash browns, thawed, onion, chopped, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, french style green bean, drained well, fat free sour cream, melted margarine (smart balance sticks), reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided or, fat-free cheddar cheese soup, salt, pepper (optional)

carrots, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, onion, chopped, panko breadcrumbs, egg white, ground sirloin, barbecue sauce, potato, peeled and sliced 1/2 in thick, low-fat buttermilk, green beans, olive oil, salt and pepper

reduced-fat 2-percent cottage cheese, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality olive oil, smoked or sweet paprika, chopped chives, for garnish

sliced raw almonds, butter (or extra virgin olive oil for lighter dish), garlic salt to taste (be a little generous--it is okay), fresh french green beans (thin green beans), butter (or e.v. olive oil for a lighter dish), minced garlic, dried tarragon, a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper, lemon juice, crumbled goat cheese

fresh lime juice, ground cumin, refried beans, bottled salsa (we like pace medium), frozen whole kernel corn, thawed, chopped green onion, chopped black olives, cheddar cheese, light sour cream, plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, chopped

haricot beans, butter, onions, oregano, mustard, vinegar, thyme, chicken stock, parmesan cheese, squeeze lemon juice, parsley

whole-wheat flour tortillas, black beans, rinsed and drained, low-fat spicy pepper jack cheese, shredded, green onions , sliced on an angle, tomato, diced, taco seasoning, nonfat greek yogurt or light sour cream, guacamole, juice of lime wedge, cilantro, avocado, garlic clove, jalapeno, seeded, onion, cilantro leaves, lime, juiced, salt