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!

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The heart-healthy power bars have all the ingredients one might have on a banana split: made with quinoa, rolled oats, dried cherries, nuts and honey.
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Banana Split Quinoa Oat Bars

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I love this Southwestern black bean salad when the weather warms, it makes enough to feed a crowd. Also makes a great side dish or appetizer if served with chips or as a topping for taco salads. You can even serve with grilled meat and fresh tortillas.
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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

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35 mins
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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Apple cinnamon breakfast quinoa – quinoa for breakfast you ask? Well yes, quinoa served warm, with it's nutty taste and chewy texture, pairs beautifully with fresh crisp autumn apples, golden raisins, pecans, warm milk, vanilla and cinnamon – a delightful breakfast that is both protein packed and comforting.
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Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa

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One bite of this spicy black bean burger with spicy chipotle mayo and creamy avocado and you won't miss the meat! Yes, these were good enough to please even the adult carnivore's in my home (a bit too spicy for my kids).
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Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

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Jamaican Red Beans and Rice
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Jamaican Red Beans and Rice

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Coconut milk, brown rice, coconut flakes, fresh ginger and cilantro are combined to create this simple side dish, perfect to accompany many Thai dishes.
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Brown Coconut Rice with Cilantro

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Skinny whole wheat snickerdoodle cookies coated with cinnamon, spice and everything nice! If you have plans to do some baking this weekend, these cookies are a must!
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Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles

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Fresh raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries baked in low-fat whole wheat muffins. Perfect for breakfast or to enjoy as a snack.
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Mixed Berry Whole Wheat Muffins

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Rice, black beans, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro and lime juice, every bite of this colorful side dish will feel like one big fiesta in your mouth! Use leftover rice and this side dish comes together in minutes.
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Fiesta Lime Rice

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Blueberry muffins on countertop with fresh blueberries
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Blueberry Muffin Recipe

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    Beans are high in complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fiber, low in fat, calories and completely cholesterol-free. Eating as little as a half a cup of beans a day can be beneficial in reaching your dietary needs. These beans were a hit with my family, all that was leftover was this little bit shown here over rice, topped with aji verde sauce.
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    White Northern Beans with Aji Verde Sauce

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    Scallion Cilantro Rice with Habaneros and Lime

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    I've gotten requests to add more latin recipes to my site which for me is never a problem since I LOVE latin food! Arroz Con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas) is a Puerto Rican dish popular in the Carribean. The pigeon peas are loaded with fiber which makes this a healthy side if cooked right.
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    Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)

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    Rice with Spinach

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    Chickpea and Roasted Pepper Dip

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    Quinoa “Fried Rice”

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