Browse my collection of flavorful and delicious bean and lentil recipes! Aside from being cheap and convenient, legumes are a great way to incorporate more plant-based protein into your diet. From creamy risotto to soups to tacos, I’ve got something that will satisfy every craving.
Bean Recipes
Whether you’re looking to cook up some dried beans or use up that dusty can in your pantry, I’ve got lots of delicious ideas!
White Bean Risotto
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One-Pot Brothy Beans
For a springtime treat, try these white beans in a flavorful Italian-inspired broth. Dried beans simmer until tender and are served with peas, asparagus, and lemon. Just serve with some crusty bread and you’ve got yourself a lovely meal!
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Easy Breakfast Beans and Eggs
Kickstart your day with these spicy breakfast beans and eggs! This hearty breakfast recipe features tender beans and perfectly poached eggs cooked in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce. It’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular recipes on my site!
Here’s what HunterAnglerForager said: “Karishma, itās fabulous; weāve long been Ful Mudammas eaters, but this is our new favorite breakfast recipe. I think weāll experiment with some chili & garlic crisp in place of the chili adobo, too!”
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Butter Bean Hummus
Looking for a quick and easy snack? Try this ultra-creamy butter bean hummus featuring pantry staples like canned butter beans, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice.
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White Bean Dip
This satisfying white bean dip recipe features garlicky white beans processed until smooth and creamy topped with a delicious mixture of rosemary-chili spiced olives. Incorporate into your Sunday meal prep to enjoy throughout the week or serve as a last-minute appetizer for a dinner party!
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Crispy Bean and Cheese Tacos
These vegetarian bean and cheese tacos are filled with homemade refried beans, pepper jack cheese, and a spicy Chipotle sauce, perfect for your next weeknight dinner! The recipe calls for pinto beans, but black beans are welcome here too.
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Slow-Cooked Italian White Beans
These delicately slow-cooked Italian beans are creamy, tender, and lightly spiced with chili flakes, garlic, and thyme! After cooking dozens of batches over the years, I’m sharing the easiest way to cook white beans with Italian-inspired ingredients you likely already have at home.
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The Best Chili For Two
This one-pot small batchĀ chili for twoĀ is ultra flavorful and bursting with spices, notes of smoky chipotle, vegetables, and plenty of pinto beans. Feeding more than a crowd of two? Feel free to double the recipe, just note that the cooking times may change slightly.
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Lentil Recipes
Lentils are a wonderful source of protein and fiber! You can play around with different varieties, from firmer black lentils to soft yellow lentils. Here are my favorite ways of cooking them!
Spiced Squash with Labneh, Lentils, and Herbs
Roasted spiced squash with labneh, lentils, and herbs makes a satisfying weeknight dinner in the fall and winter months. Tender, sweet squash roasts in a mixture of garam masala and is served with garlicky labneh and herby French green lentils.
š§āš³ Get the recipe: Spiced Squash with Labneh, Lentils, and Herbs
Barley Lentil Soup
This barley lentil soup is one of my favorite soup recipes in the winter! It’s nourishing, comforting, and flavorful, featuring earthy spices, deeply browned onions, and an herbaceous, garlicky yogurt.
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Carrot Lentil Soup
This is a lovely spiced carrot, ginger & lentil soup served alongside crispy za’atar pita chips. Carrots, red lentils, tahini paste, and warm spices simmer until tender, then get pureed into a velvety smooth texture. It’s a simple yet filling vegetarian (and vegan-friendly) recipe, perfect for soup season.
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Vegetarian Lentil Pot Pie
You’ll love this hearty and creamy vegetarian pot pie with lentils, leeks, and mushrooms topped with a flaky store-bought puff pastry crust, perfect for fall and winter.
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Turkey Lentil Soup
This nourishing turkey lentil soup recipe is an easy weeknight meal, perfect for meal prepping and enjoying throughout the week! It’s a lovely, hearty soup with flavorful spices, ground turkey (or leftover shredded turkey), tender lentils, spinach, and plenty of fresh herbs.
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Masoor Dal Tadka
Looking for a delicious and cozy Indian dal? This masoor dal tadka features aromatic spiced red lentils topped with crispy garlic oil. It’s a reader favorite, and for good reason — it’s easy, flavorful, and make-ahead friendly.
Here’s what Julia said: “I made this for dinner the other night and it was super tasty and very easy to make. It will definitely become a mid-week staple in our house. Thanks for the recipe Karishma!” ā ā ā ā ā
š§āš³ Get the recipe: Masoor Dal Tadka
