418 optional beans Recipes

olive oil, carrots, chopped, sweet potato, peeled and cubed, orange juice, raisins, garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas), eggplant, cubed, zucchini, sliced, green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, ground turmeric, curry powder, ground cinnamon, sea salt, cayenne pepper, ginger, freshly grated (i used ground, and it was ok), blanched almond, spinach, cooked rice (optional) or couscous (optional) or quinoa (optional)

italian sausage, sliced thin (or ground beef), celery, sliced, zucchini, sliced, onion, diced, tomatoes, salt, oregano, basil, green peppers, diced, garlic powder, sugar, canned corn (or both, optional) (optional) or butter beans, drained (or both) (optional)

canola oil, onion, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, left-over ham, chopped (i used my left-overs & i m approximating the 2 cups, use more or less to your liking), frozen hash brown potatoes, partially thawed, frozen mixed vegetables (i used carrots, corn, peas & green beans), cream of mushroom soup, cream of asparagus soup or 1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of celery soup, cheddar cheese soup (campbell s condensed), cheddar, cubed, salt, black pepper, garlic granules, paprika , to sprinkle on top (optional), green onion, chopped (optional garnish ), fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional garnish )

fat free low-sodium beef broth, onion, sliced into paper -thin rings, peeled fresh gingerroot (about the size of quarters), stalk lemongrass, cleaned, leaves removed (do not substitute lemon zest or juice(the flavor is not at all the same), cinnamon stick (i use broken pieces of stick , about 1 tsp total), whole black peppercorn, beef sirloin tip , cut into very thin slices (ask the butcher to slice it paper thin(i like to buy beef for sukiyaki at the oriental market), fresh bean sprout, rinsed and drained, fresh thai basil, rinsed and dried, fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed and dried (coriander), limes, cut into wedges, flat rice noodles (i prefer noodles about 1/4 inch wide), sambal oelek (optional) or sriracha sauce (optional), sliced serrano peppers (optional) or jalapeno chile (optional), fish sauce (nam pla) (optional), hoisin sauce (optional)

ground beef or 1 lb turkey, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, black beans (optional) or 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained (optional), corn, drained (optional), taco seasoning, water, head iceberg lettuce, shredded, tortilla chips, salsa, cheddar cheese, shredded, sour cream (optional)

heavy cream, vanilla bean , pierced, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, dark brown sugar, fresh raspberry (optional), vanilla bean (optional), baking chocolate (optional), pralines (optional), pecans, finely chopped (optional) or 1 cup brazil nut (optional), coffee beans, finely ground (espresso, french roast, etc.) (optional), bananas (optional), butter (optional), brandy (optional), brown sugar (optional)

ground beef, onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, green pepper, chopped (optional), diced tomatoes (i can my own and use a quart jar), chili powder, worcestershire sauce, red beans (optional) or 1 (16 oz) can kidney beans, drained (optional), salt and pepper, cooked macaroni

lean ground beef, flour, chili powder, cumin, nonfat beef broth, fresh garlic cloves, chopped coarse, chopped green chilies (canned ), onion, chopped fine, sliced mushrooms, canned kidney beans or 1 cup black beans, rinsed, worcestershire sauce, oregano, savory, basil, salt, liquid mustard (option), grated cheese , as a topping

salsa, preferably uncooked (salsa fresca), chipotle chile in adobo, finely minced, cilantro, chopped, diced green chilies , preferably ortega brand, jalapeno pepper, minced (optional, but for best flavor please do not remove seeds or membranes and do not rinse them with wat), garlic cloves, minced, cumin, corn, pinto beans, drained (no need to rinse them), black beans, drained (or use your favorite beans), tofu, sour cream (full fat only ), egg, monterey jack pepper cheese, grated, corn tortillas

tostadas (flat and crispy corn tortilla shells), cooked chicken (the frozen chicken breast strips work well here too), lettuce , from a bagged salad, tomatoes or 1 cup tomato, chopped, ranch salad dressing (or your favorite dressing), mexican blend cheese, shredded, avocado, peeled and cubed (optional), red onions or 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped, refried beans (optional) or 1 cup black beans, drained (optional), black olives (optional)

textured vegetable protein ((tvp)), unsweetened soymilk, butter, cream, splenda sugar substitute, cinnamon (optional), nutmeg (optional), sugar-free maple syrup (optional), whole vanilla beans (optional) or 1 whole ground vanilla bean (optional)

diced tomatoes, green onions, chopped bite size, lipton onion soup mix, celery, sliced bite size, head of cabbage, small chunks, green beans, green peppers, sliced bite size, carrots, sliced bite size, salt and pepper, curry powder (optional) or chopped parsley (optional) or cayenne pepper, can be used if desired (optional), beef bouillon, tabasco sauce , may be added

bob evans original pork sausage , in a roll, chopped onion, taco sauce, chili powder (to taste), cooking oil, corn tortillas (i used flour) or 4 flour tortillas, about 7-inch diameter (i used flour), shredded lettuce, cooked leftover great northern bean (if using refried beans please watch sodium content. i used the leftover northern beans) (optional), shredded monterey jack cheese (optional) or 1/2-1 cup cheddar cheese (optional), tomatoes, cut into thin wedges (optional) or 1 medium diced onion (optional), sour cream, sliced black olives (optional), taco sauce (optional)

chickpeas, spring onion, chopped and cut into small peices, cumin, white vinegar, olive oil, lemons , juice of, salt, pepper, garlic cloves, chopped into very fine pieces (don tsp fry), paprika, pita bread, shredded, sauteed green beans (optional) or peas (optional) or carrot (optional), mushroom (optional), sweet corn (optional), chopped tomato (optional), black olives (optional)

canned artichoke hearts, drained, fat-free vegetable broth, plain fat-free greek yogurt, lemon juice, crushed garlic, dried parsley flakes, plus more, for optional garnish, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, paprika, plus more, for optional garnish, chickpeas ( garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed, suggestion : pita chips, cut veggies

chicken breasts or thighs, skinned , boned, cut into bitesized pieces, andouille sausage, sliced diagonally, diced spiced tomatoes, garbanzo or kidney beans (or 1 of each), head cabbage, diced, garlic (diced or smashed, or substitute 1 tbsp garlic mash from jar), onion, diced, sauteed (optional), frozen vegetables (optional - i like corn ), rice (optional, leave out to reduce carb load), water to taste, more needed if rice added

whole milk, heavy cream (whipping cream), sugar , plus, sugar, egg yolks, pure vanilla extract, a large vanilla bean, scraped, frangelico, chocolate hazelnut spread (nutella), crushed hazelnuts, optional to serve, chocolate-hazelnut cream filled wafers, optional to serve

ground beef (this is optional, because it tastes just as good without the meat) (optional), tomato sauce, chili beans (i use joan of arc brand), black beans, hot red enchilada sauce (i use la preferida brand), diced green chilies, chili powder, salt (less if you do not serve it with macaroni), sour cream, chopped yellow onion, grated cheddar cheese, jalapeno