418 optional beans Recipes

sesame seeds, ground coriander, ground cumin, pure chile powder, canned garbanzo beans or 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, 15 1/2-oz can drained, cooked brown rice or 1 cup cooked white rice, wheat germ, canola oil, scallions, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, wheat germ, pita breads or 4 hamburger buns, tomatoes (optional), lettuce leaves (optional) or 4 spinach leaves (optional)

tortilla chips , pieces okay, onion, chopped , save some for garnish, beer or 12 oz water, black beans or 1 cup pinto beans, veggie crumbles , quorn frozen is our fave, turmeric, garlic, cumin, chili powder , regular, fresh corn (optional) or 1/4 cup thawed frozen corn (optional), tomato, diced, romaine lettuce, chopped

onion, chopped, celery, chopped , including leaves, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, water, chicken bouillon, dried parsley flakes, sugar, fresh ground black pepper, cannellini beans, undrained, green beans, tiny pasta , such as ditalini or 1 cup italian pastina, ham, diced (optional), fresh spinach (optional) or 1 cup kale, chopped (optional), mushroom, sliced (optional)

ground beef, onion, chopped, potato, diced, carrots, diced, tomato sauce, red kidney beans, undrained, white beans, undrained, corn, undrained, rotel tomatoes or 16 oz tomatoes, undrained, taco seasoning , packets, water, abc noodles, small ones (optional) or 1/8 cup acini di pepe pasta (optional), salt & pepper, to taste, cheese, sour cream, fritos corn chips

black beans, rinsed and drained, mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained, whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained, cam reduced-sodium chicken broth, coarsely chopped potatoes (2 medium), purchased salsa, frozen cut green beans, sour cream (optional for garnish )

boneless skinless chicken breast, water, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, black pepper, onion, chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, salsa, tomato soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, with juice (or 1 can with chilis and 1 can without), black beans, drained and rinsed, chili beans, frozen corn (can substitute with canned corn), chili powder, cumin, sour cream (optional), shredded monterey jack cheese (optional) or cheddar cheese (optional)

phyllo dough, shells (baked mini shells ), dark chocolate pieces or 9 oz chopped bars, whipping cream, brown sugar , packed, coffee-flavor liqueur or 1 tbsp brewed coffee, instant espresso powder, vanilla, cream cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder , for dusting, chopped chocolate-covered coffee beans (optional) or chopped dark chocolate (optional)

fresh lime juice (or more ), olive oil, apple cider vinegar or 1 tbsp any other kind vinegar, garlic powder, ground cumin, salsa, nonfat yogurt (optional) or 2 tbsp nonfat sour cream (optional), kidney beans, drained and rinsed (you can also use black or any other type of beans), avocado, diced, tomatoes, halved, cilantro, coarsely chopped, romaine lettuce or 5 oz butter lettuce, carrots, sliced, baked corn tortilla chips, very lean ground turkey, cooked with taco seasoning, basil, green onions or chives, chopped, toasted pepitas, black olives, low-fat cheese, shredded, jalapeno, seeded and minced

mixed salad greens (romaine and leaf lettuce mix), cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (white kidney beans), croutons, grape tomatoes, sliced red onion, pitted kalamata olive, cut in half, balsamic vinaigrette, freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional) or romano cheese (optional)

flour tortillas, ground chicken or 1 lb turkey, chili powder, salsa or 1 (8 oz) jar hot, black beans or 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, shredded lettuce, sliced radish (optional), shredded cheddar cheese, sliced pitted ripe olives, sour cream (optional), salsa (optional) or chopped tomato (optional), sliced onions, fresh cilantro (optional)

pink kidney beans (drained ), chili hot beans (do not drain these), tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (drained ), onion (diced ), green pepper, diced (optional), original essence (optional) or 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), tabasco sauce, chili powder or 2 (1 1/4 oz) envelopes chili seasoning mix, tomato soup (do not add water), heinz ketchup, sugar (keeps the tomato sauce from being so tangy), ground chuck (cooked and drained of all grease, i cook my onions and peppers with my meat and then add the spices)

cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (white kidney beans), garlic cloves, jalapenos, chopped (i prefer the heat of the seeds), cilantro, chopped, olive oil, salt (i use lawry s seasoned ), black pepper, paprika, plain low-fat yogurt (optional for more creamy texture) (optional)

corn, black beans and, cannellini beans, a diced tomato, half red bell pepper, a jalapeno, half cup scallions (red onion option), half cup cilantro, fourth cup lime juice or 2 limes, half tsp coarse salt

whole sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes, peanut oil, whole chickens (or chicken or beef stew meat) cut into large bite-sized pieces, salt to taste, black pepper to taste, chicken broth or stock, whole tomatoes (or canned tomatoes, tomato sauce or paste) chopped, whole onions finely chopped, garlic minced, hot chili peppers (optional) chopped, ground ginger or coriander, whole bay leaf or a pinch of thyme, dried shrimp or prawns, whole medium eggplant , or a dozen okra, or canned beans, or canned corn, whole sweet green pepper (or bell pepper) chopped, whole squash chopped, peanut butter (natureal and unsweetened)

ground beef, onion, diced, flour, tomatoes, undrained, kidney beans or 2 (16 oz) cans spicy beans, salt, chili powder, thyme, water (optional) or 1 cup catsup (optional)

cannellini beans (white kidney beans), ditalini (any small, but not tiny pasta), onion (diced ), garlic powder or 2 -3 fresh garlic cloves, minced, tomato sauce or 1 (8 oz) can italian-style diced tomatoes or 1 (8 oz) can stewed tomatoes, lite olive oil or 1 -2 tbsp canola oil, dried parsley or 1 tbsp fresh parsley, salt and pepper, ham (optional) or 1/2-1 lb italian sausage (optional)

hunts tomato sauce, fearn soya granules, bushes or off brand beans in chili sauce, bushes or off brand dark red kidney beans, mexicorn, hot chili seasoning mix, shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack pepper cheese (optional)

ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, pork, venison), diced tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, cabbage, chopped, onion, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, carrots, chopped (about a cup), corn, drained (frozen is good too), salsa (i use mild pace), beef base (see note ) or 2 -3 tsp bouillon (see note), taco seasoning mix (to taste), ranch dressing mix, chopped garlic , can use garlic powder, tomato juice (optional) or 1 cup vegetable juice (optional), green chilies, diced (optional), salt and pepper