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Grains and Legume Recipes

Beans, legumes, and grains are classic ingredients in so many recipes.  These recipes are culturally diverse and so delicious. From brown sugar baked beans to quinoa salad, I’ve got you covered.

There are many easy vegan recipes here and also plenty of ideas that cater to other dietary restrictions. Find your new go-to feel-good food. These healthy meals will give you lasting energy!

The Latest Easy Recipe Ideas

Whether you’re in the mood for a grain bowl or a steaming bowl of soup, here you’re bound to find the perfect way to enjoy your grains and legumes. I love these Instant Pot black beans in particular, there are so many ways to use them!

Crispy Butter Beans with Green Sauce
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Crispy Butter Beans

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20 mins
whole wheat Irish soda bread muffins
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Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread Muffins

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35 mins
Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup

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4 hrs 15 mins
Lentil Bolognese
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Lentil Bolognese

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1 hr 10 mins
white bean crostini
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White Bean Crostini

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15 mins
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Ham
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Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Ham

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16 mins
Instant Pot Rice
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Instant Pot Rice

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28 mins
Hummus
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Hummus

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15 mins
Ratatouille with Farro
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Ratatouille with Farro

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1 hr
Pupusas with Curtido on a platter
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Pupusas

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40 mins
Overhead view of two hands wrapped around a white bowl of perfect, fluffy Instant Pot quinoa.
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How To Cook Quinoa

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20 mins
Lentil Curry
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Lentil Curry

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40 mins
Fiesta Bean Salad
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Fiesta Bean Salad

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10 mins
Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)
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Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

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35 mins
Teriyaki Shrimp Quinoa Bowls with Mango-Cucumber Salsa
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Teriyaki Shrimp Quinoa Bowls with Mango-Cucumber Salsa

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40 mins
Pot of Yellow Rice and Black Beans
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Black Beans and Rice

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50 mins
White Bean Scampi with Linguine
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White Bean Scampi with Linguine

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25 mins
Rainbow Quinoa Salad
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Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing

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30 mins
Black Bean Soup
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Black Bean Soup (Freezer Friendly)

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2 hrs 30 mins
black beans and rice
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Quick Black Beans Recipe

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22 mins