418 optional beans Recipes

cooked chicken, diced, tomato juice, diced tomatoes (fire roasted), tomato paste, diced and sauteed onion, cannellini beans, drained, black beans, drained, black-eyed peas, drained, whole kernel corn, drained, chickpeas, drained, mixed vegetables, drained, sugar, salt & pepper, oregano, basil, garlic powder, hot sauce (optional) or 1 tbsp tabasco sauce (optional)

corn tortillas (homemade or store bought ), grated american cheese, pico de gallo, for topping, cheese, for topping, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, water, ground beef, garlic powder, ground cumin, bay leaf, salt, pepper, chili powder, water, cooked pinto beans (optional) or 2 cups canned pinto beans (optional)

olive oil, sweet onion, chopped, half a small butternut squash, peeled and diced, red bell pepper, seeded, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded, chopped, mild fire roasted green chilies, minced (about 4 1/2 tbsp), chipotle chile pepper in adobo, minced, diced fire roasted tomatoes with added puree (organic muir glen is the brand i use), organic black beans, undrained, organic pinto beans, undrained, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, chili powder (trader joe s brand is super good), turkish bay leaves, dried mexican oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, garnish: grated monterey jack cheese , sour cream and green onions, all-purpose flour , sifted, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, kosher salt, free range eggs, beaten, half and half, melted unsalted butter, honey, granulated sugar, vanilla (optional, but i like it !)

grapeseed oil, ginger, minced, garlic, minced, ground pork, white pepper powder, chinese cooking rice wine (cooking michiu), hot soy bean paste, spiced dry tofu, cut into small cubes (five-spice tofu), red chili peppers, finely chopped, seeded if prefer, frozen mustard greens, aged soy sauce, low sodium salt (to taste), chinese black vinegar, white sugar, green soybeans (optional) or 1 cup lima beans (optional), sesame seed oil

beef sirloin, strips very thinly sliced, sliced fresh mushrooms (i used criminis), white onion, chopped, olive oil (or vegetable oil), minced garlic , to taste, garlic powder , to taste, garlic paste , to taste, ground coriander, salt & pepper, your favorite pre-washed mixed salad greens, dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, sliced black olives, sliced green onion, chopped chili pepper, fresh avocado , slices, sliced cucumber, diced tomato, corn, fresh lime wedge, chopped fresh cilantro, mexican sour cream (or ranch dressing), fresh baked corn tortilla chips, chili powder, refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack cheese (optional)

stew meat , boneless chuck cut in cubes, fresh baby carrots , cut in half crosswise, fresh green beans , snap in 1 inch length, potatoes, peel and cube, onion, diced, bay leaves, flour, salt, black pepper, water, beef bouillon granules, vegetable oil, prime rib roast , bone already cooked (optional) or 2 beef short ribs (optional), peas, drained (optional)

cooked rice (steamed or cooked, cooled ), boiled potatoes (cut in cubes ), green bell peppers or 2 yellow bell peppers or 2 red bell peppers, diced, green beans, chopped, spring onions, chopped, onion, chopped, carrots, diced, coriander leaves or 1 bunch fresh parsley leaves, chopped, mushrooms (optional), olive oil or 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil, salt (or as per taste), black pepper, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemons , juice of, low sodium soy sauce, cooked chicken (optional) or cooked mutton (optional)

milk, divided (2% works best), cinnamon sticks, smashed using the side of a knife, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, whole black peppercorn, coarsely crushed, ground ginger, cardamom pods, crushed (or 1/2 tsp ground cardamom), kosher salt, eggs, sugar, brandy (optional) or rum (optional), nutmeg, grated, to garnish

whole poblano peppers, vegetarian refried beans or 23 oz low fat refried beans, scallions, diced, shredded mexican cheese (optional) or 1 cup soy cheese (optional)

canola oil, beef top round steak , trimmed of fat and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (such as london broil), chopped onion, garlic (minced or chopped ), paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano flakes, mexican-style stewed tomatoes (or similar), light beer (non alcoholic beer, beef broth or water can be substituted), chopped chili pepper, finely chopped (jalapeno chili, halved and seeded (optional), low-sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or pinto beans), minced onion , for serving (optional), grated reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack cheese (optional)

cooked chicken pieces (deli rotisserie or leftovers) deboned, canellini (white ) beans drained, black beans rinsed & drained, rotel (mild ), white, whole kernel corn drained, salsa verde, chicken broth, cumin (or more to taste), whole small onion chopped, fresh cilantro chopped, whole green bell pepper chopped, green chilis, garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste, stalk green onions chopped, sour cream, whole small avocados chopped, mexican cheese mix shredded, tortilla chips (optional), mexican cornbread (optional) prepared

bulgur, water, canned tomatoes, undrained (28 oz can), olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, chili powder, tabasco sauce or 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce or 1/4 tsp cayenne, green bell peppers, chopped, corn, black beans, drained cooked (14 oz can), red kidney beans, drained cooked (14 oz can), salt, cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack cheese (optional), cilantro (optional)

tortillas, whole, shredded cheese (your choice ), big red sweet bell pepper, diced, sweet onion, diced, refried beans or 2 cups of homemade, salsa (chunky is best), seasoned salt, garlic or powder, mexicorn (optional) or 1 (16 oz) can regular kernel corn (optional)

white chocolate chips, banana, very ripe, heavy cream, banana extract (optional) or 1 tsp flavoring (optional), white candy coating, chocolate-flavored candy coating, vegetable oil, candy sprinkles, red candies like m &ms jelly beans or red cinnamon candies

garlic, garbanzo beans rinsed & drained, fresh lemon juice to taste, sea salt & pepper to taste, olive oil (evoo), tahini, artichoke hearts (optional) drained & squeezed, couple roasted red peppers (optional) fresh or canned(drained )

dried rice noodles, fish sauce, good-quality soy sauce, tamarind juice, white vinegar , or rice wine vinegar, sugar, preserved ground radish, vegetable oil, for frying, garlic, finely chopped, shrimp, peeled, with tails on, cayenne pepper, paprika, bean sprouts, tofu cake, fried, cut into small cubes, ground raw peanuts , roasted (should be raw and then roasted), garlic chives, chopped, eggs, beaten, cooked, rolled up, and shredded, lime wedges, optional, for garnish

flat rice noodle (fettucine style), shredded carrots, shredded onion, sliced green onion, options : shredded cabbage, juliened green beans., fresh bean sprouts (to liking), diced cooked chicken or vegetarian equiv., tiny shrimp drained (optional), chopped peanuts, sauce, peanut butter (use the natural kind ), brown sugar or equiv sweetener of choice, asian chili sauce or to heat liking, juice of 2 limes, grated ginger (1/2 tsp dry in a pinch), soy sauce, rice vinegar or wine vinegar, tamarind paste, red curry paste, toasted sesame oil, handful of julienned fresh basil

onions (chopped ), bacon, ground beef or 2 lbs lean, red kidney beans (do not drain), tomato soup, chili powder (more if you wish), dried chili pepper flakes (1-2 tsp or to taste) (optional) or hot sauce (1-2 tsp or to taste) (optional), salt and pepper