418 optional beans Recipes

red potatoes, cut into 1-2-inch chunks (either peeled or not, your preference), polska kielbasa , cut into 1/2 inch slices, green beans (i use all low-sodium vegetables), corn, onion flakes (optional) or 1/2 small onion, diced (optional), garlic powder, pepper (or to taste)

orzo pasta, olive oil, shallot, finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, diced tomatoes , juices drained, frozen peas (optional) or 1 cup green beans (optional), whipping cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper

chicken sausage (maple flavor preferred), chopped onions, chopped green bell pepper, garlic cloves, minced, ground sirloin, chopped jalapeno, chili powder, brown sugar, ground cumin, tomato paste, dried oregano, fresh ground pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, bay leaves, fruity red wine, whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped, kidney beans, drained, shredded cheddar cheese (optional), red onions (optional) or 1/4 cup green onion (optional)

chicken breast, onion, zucchini, red pepper, carrots, garlic cloves, vegetable oil, rotel tomatoes & chilies, tomatoes, green chilies, chicken broth, whole corn, black beans, cumin, pepper, red chili powder (optional, add only if you want to spice it up) (optional)

corn tortillas (i like the brand el popocatepetl (27oz) ), corn oil, chile de arbol hotsauce-see my recipe) ( you can add less if you dont want it as spicy or use a different kind), water, salt (you may add more if you like), mozzarella cheese, white onion sliced, cojita cheese to sprinkle on top, side options, re-fry beans, eggs, cecina steak, rolls or tortillas

ranch dressing mix, shredded cooked chicken, sour cream, salsa, flour tortillas, warmed, black beans or lettuce or cabbage or red peppers, strips or green chilies or cheese (optional)

rinsed drained black beans, cucumber, peeled, diced 1/2-inch squares, mango, diced 1/2-inch squares, diced red onion, avocado, diced 1/2-inch squares, cilantro, coarsely chopped, fresh lime juice, orange juice, minced jalapenos (optional) or serrano pepper, if you want to kick it up (optional)

fish, any kind, potatoes, sliced, onions, peeled and sliced, water, hot, rice, uncooked, green bell peppers, seeded and diced, bacon or 1/3 cup salt pork, diced, parsley, minced, bread, dried and crumbled, corn (any leftover vegetables) (optional) or 1/2 cup peas (any leftover vegetables) (optional) or 1/2 cup beans (any leftover vegetables) (optional)

dried garbanzo beans, water, divided, homemade breadcrumbs, olive oil, divided, onion, chopped, smoked sweet paprika (pimenton) (optional) or 1 tsp cumin (optional), salt, ground black pepper, minced garlic, white wine (optional), head escarole, cleaned and chopped into bite-size pieces

white rice, boiled, green lentil, boiled, green beans, sliced, potato, sliced (edium thick), egg , fried sunny side up, garlic, chopped, dried chili, soy sauce, vegetable oil , as needed, water , as needed, salt, pepper, cooked beef (optional) or 1 slice steak, for decoration (optional), goji berry (optional)

ground beef (or leftover pulled pork, shredded or chopped leftover roast or chicken), vegetable oil (optional), onion, diced, garlic clove, minced, poblano pepper, seeded and chopped (or 2-3 small poblano peppers), black beans (optional and rinsed ), tomato sauce, diced tomatoes , chili seasoned, chili powder, salt and pepper

white wine vinegar, minced garlic, basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped, prosciutto, well trimmed and chopped, cooked cannellini beans or 3/4 cup chickpeas, optional,i use progresso brand, red onions, chopped, diced seeded tomato, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered, feta cheese, crumbled, kalamata olive, pitted and cut in half lengthwise

butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, purple onion, diced, zucchini, diced (peel it for picky eaters), ground beef, taco seasoning, tomato paste, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, cumin, pasta (chef boyardee mini dinosaurs), cheddar cheese (optional topping )

hamburger (or ground turkey), cooked, drained (i use 4% fat beef), onion, chopped, taco seasoning, water, green scallions, chopped, kidney beans, drained, corn, drained, diced tomatoes (or use rotel with chiles!), tomato sauce or tomato soup, tb cumin, tortilla chips, sour cream , fresh cilantro, chopped cabbage, sliced radishes, chopped scallions and a handful of monterey jack cheese for each bowl to top soup

extra firm tofu, cubed, soy sauce, garlic cloves, crushed, grated fresh ginger, cayenne pepper (optional) or 1 tbsp chili paste (optional), cooked brown rice, rice vinegar, olive oil, ground pepper, chopped broccoli, snow peas, bean sprouts, sweet pepper, chopped, chopped green onion

grain rice, uncooked, light brown sugar, water, vanilla bean, split, low-fat milk, raisins (optional) or 1/2 cup sultana, soaked in (optional), rum , for 30 minutes, cinnamon

ricotta cheese, heavy cream , whipped, softened butter, vanilla, vanilla bean, sugar, flavored extract (optional) or fruit, of your choice (optional)

lima beans, onions, sliced, beef brisket, paprika, garlic clove, minced, red potatoes, quartered, barley (optional) or 1/2 cup oats (optional), bay leaf (optional), water