Smoked Sausage and Beans
Kielbasa gives this dish a hearty flavor, and you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing it.—Honore Hudson,...
Zippy Vegetarian Chili
Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I...
Minestrone
Vegetables and herbs fresh from my garden make this one of our favorite soups. This recipe makes a lot, so...
Colorful Three-Bean Soup
When I was growing up, my mother prepared many different soups, each seasoned just right. She often made this colorful...
Three Bean Casserole
My husband and I are retired farmers. Our main crop was wheat, and we began growing beans when our son...
Avocado & Garbanzo Bean Quinoa Salad
This delicious quinoa avocado salad is high in protein and holds well in the fridge for a few days. If...
Slithering Hummus Bites
Friends often ask me to make my hummus dip for parties. One year at Halloween, I decided to take it...
Spicy Lentil & Chickpea Stew
This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few...
Southwest Hummus Dip
Not your ordinary hummus, this dip is a combination of two things I love—chick peas and Southwestern flavors. You can...
Garbanzo-Vegetable Green Curry
My son loves anything with coconut milk, so I always keep some on hand for weeknight meals like this one....
Sweet & Spicy Beans
My husband and I love this sweet and savory bean dish. It can be enjoyed as a side, but it's...
Quick Italian Veggie Skillet
When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...
Indian Spiced Chickpea Wraps
Raita, an Indian condiment made with yogurt, elevates this vegetarian dish to a satisfying gourmet wrap. If you're in the...
California Quinoa
I’m always changing this salad up. Here I used tomato, zucchini and olives for a Greek-inspired salad. Try adding a...
Garbanzo-Stuffed Mini Peppers
Mini peppers are so colorful and are the perfect size for a two-bite appetizer. They have all the crunch of...
Sweet Potato & Chickpea Salad
Take this colorful dish to the buffet at a family gathering, or enjoy it as a great meal all by...
Spice Trade Beans & Bulgur
A rich blend of spices adds flavor to tender, nutritious bulgur and garbanzo beans in this tangy dish that has...
Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas
Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd pleaser? You've found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone...
Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone
This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And...
Coconut-Ginger Chickpeas & Tomatoes
This is my go-to quick dish. When you add tomatoes, you can also toss in some chopped green peppers (jalapenos,...
Bow Tie & Spinach Salad
With pasta salad, it’s easy to change up ingredients. We like to add grilled chicken and pine nuts, and sometimes...
Curried Chicken Soup
My German mother would occasionally cook dishes that were not traditional German recipes. One of my favorites was her Curry...
Garbanzo Bean Burgers
These chickpea burgers are totally awesome. I think I’d rather have one than any cheeseburger at a restaurant. They really...
Moroccan Vegetable Stew
This fragrant, spicy vegetable stew can be served over couscous or with warm pita bread. Try topping the Moroccan dish...
Lime Cilantro Hummus
Enjoy this fun dip with crackers or veggies or on your favorite sandwich or burger. To make it smoother, add...
Mediterranean Chickpeas
Add this to your meatless Monday lineup. It's great with feta cheese on top. —Elaine Ober, Brookline, Massachusetts
Lemony Chickpeas
These saucy chickpeas add just a little heat to meatless Mondays. They're especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice. —April...
Curried Quinoa and Chickpeas
Quinoa contains more protein than other grains, and that protein is of unusually high quality for a plant food. That...
Lick-the-Bowl-Clean Hummus
Everyone loves hummus, but I enjoy the garlic and onion types so much that I decided to let them shine...