Hearty and comforting, this vegan soup is loaded with chickpeas, vegetables, and kale.

Dijon Maple Green Beans with Caramelized Pecans, Bacon and Feta – delicious company pleasing side all year round (& Thanksgiving!)

Black bean and walnut taco-style lettuce wraps (vegan) – the filling would be great in a traditional taco or burrito too!

Mushroom & Wild Rice Black Bean Burgers.

Using a pressure cooker is a great way to make beans from scratch in only 30 minutes.

These Miso Roasted Chickpeas are a wildly addictive, healthy (vegan & GF) snack!

This Freekeh Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Pears is a healthy, seasonal side dish or lunch!

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice – a classic Southern dish with red beans and rice made easier by using the crockpot.

Avocado Chickpea Salad. A healthy vegetarian meal ready in 5 minutes

Pumpkin and black bean quesadillas – baked instead of fried!

Vegetarian stuffed peppers with wild rice, black beans and a hint of spice.

Easiest Veggie Soup EVER! The absolute easiest, quickest and TASTIEST soup. Cozy up to this deliciousness in less than 20 minutes.

The best homemade chili ever. Really. Yum.

Karamani Poriyal – an easy and healthy South Indian style Long Beans Stir Fry with coconut.

Huevos Rancheros with Homemade Refried Beans

Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch Dressing – a burst of colors and flavor!

Blondie Fig Fudge Squares are made with whole foods, gluten free & vegan, using figs, chickpeas & nut butters to create a fudge blondie.

Today I take my classic hummus recipe, and I change up the flavors to give it more of a Latin flare.

Three Bean Chili with two not typical but flavor enhancing ingredients. Vegan and gluten free

Delicata squash, carrots and green beans with roasted garlic sauce

Slow Cooker Taco Soup — Made with ingredients you more likely always have on hand. Plus, it is kid and freezer friendly.

Fish Piccata w/Crispy Smashed Potatoes & Beans – with a few clever tips, this complete meal from scratch takes just 15 min to make!