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If you love rice and beans combinations, you’re not alone. These two ingredients are a match made in culinary heaven for more than one reason. They’re affordable, easy to find in most stores, and taste good together. Not to mention, you can prepare them easily for a hearty and nutritious meal. Rice and beans are … Read more

This classic Southern Lima Bean recipe is a delicious side dish or budget-friendly entrée. The rich, smoky butter beans are flavored with a ham hock and slowly simmered until tender. For the best comfort food dinner, serve a bowl of creamy lima beans with a side of sweet honey cornbread. Lima beans, also known as … Read more

Green beans are a beloved vegetable enjoyed by many for their crisp, vibrant taste and versatility in recipes For those lucky enough to grow their own or pick them fresh from a farmer’s market, a common question arises do fresh picked green beans need to be refrigerated for proper storage? The short answer is yes … Read more

A lot of my clients don’t understand refried beans. They know that beans are healthy, but the word “refried” makes them think that the cooking method “cancels out” any health benefits from the beans. These kinds of questions are why I became a dietitian and why I chose to study the health benefits of Latin … Read more

Green beans and peas are two common vegetables that are often confused as being the same thing. However, there are some distinct differences between the two. Classification Green beans and peas belong to different botanical families, Green beans are a cultivar of the common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) which is part of the Fabaceae family, … Read more

Pinto beans have been around all my life, but I didn’t pay much attention to them after a few average Mexican restaurant meals. But recently I’ve discovered their full glory. They’re creamy and rich, and mix in beautifully with scrambled eggs, soup, rice and more. Pinto beans make the best refried beans, since they’re so … Read more

Paula Deen’s slow cooker pinto beans are a savory and satisfying side dish. Pinto beans are simmered low and slow with ham hocks, onions, and spices for a flavorful bean dish. This recipe utilizes a few time-saving shortcuts so you can have tender beans without spending all day tending to a pot on the stove. … Read more

Make the traditional Southern dish red beans and rice as a main dish or a side dish. Here are some things that go well with red beans and rice! It’s Paul Prudhomme style, which in my language means spicy Cajun. This New Orleans red beans and rice recipe is made that way. They didn’t know … Read more

Theyre crisp, nutritious and may even steal the show at Thanksgiving. Who wouldn’t choose green bean casserole over turkey? During the rest of the year, some people eat green beans raw to get all the nutrients they need. Green beans are a delicious and healthy side dish loaded with nutrients. Theyre a good source of … Read more

Black beans have been a staple of North American diets for at least 7,000 years. Scientists call them Phaseolus vulgaris, but people outside of science also call them “turtle beans” and “frizoles negros.” Black beans have a satisfying texture and mildly sweet flavor. They’re also incredibly healthy, providing multiple vital nutrients with minimal fat and … Read more