how to incorporate more beans into menus?

[weezycom]

Get a couple of medium yellow onions, chop up and sautee in a large saucepan (that has a lid, but that comes later) in olive oil over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until golden. Add about 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and continue sauteeing until onions are browned. Stir in a tablespoon of cumin. Remove the onions & mushrooms and set aside. Put in a cup of chicken or vegetable broth in the saucepan and a cup of water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and add a cup of lentils, bring to a boil, cover and turn to low and simmer until lentils are tender (stir and check a few different ones throughout the pot). Add back the mushrooms & onions. Check to see if it needs salt. Cover & save on very low heat. Poach some eggs (1-2 per person), serve lentils in a shallow bowl and put the poached egg(s) on top, garnish with fresh chopped parsley if you like, drizzle with good balsamic vinegar.

[stan4]

Put black-eyed peas or various beans in salsa.
Adds neat texture and you don't even notice they are there.

[jade408]

For a super easy dinner:
Sautée some sausage (any works) with chopped onion. Add some beans and little bit chicken or veggie broth or water and simmer for about 10 minutes. The chop up some bell peppers (or used jarred roasted peppers). Serve this with some steamed kale/chard/spinach. And some rice if you like. Other tasty additions: chopped tomatoes, herbs, chili flakes.


I also like to make curried lentils. I know I posted a recipe on some thread or another. Definitely search for it. Really easy and flexible.

A tasty veggie option? Tacos or quesadillas with the following: beans, roasted squash, steamed greens, salsa or avocado or guacamole or cheese. Put it in a corn tortilla. Much tastier.