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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A bowl of refried beans topped with diced tomatoes and jalapeno
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Instant Pot Refried Beans

1 hr
Make a big pot of this healthy, vegetarian (and vegan) Lebanese Lentil Soup, made with green lentils, kale, sweet potato, lots of garlic, ginger, and lemon.
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Lebanese Lentil Soup

1 hr 20 mins
fluffing rice with a fork
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Baked Rice and Peas

50 mins
Cilantro Lime Rice
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Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)

25 mins
Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice made healthier using leftover cooked brown rice, a delicious whole grain that's high in fiber, so it fills you up.
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Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice

20 mins
Overhead view of Arroz Con Pollo in a red Dutch oven.
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Arroz Con Pollo

55 mins
This is a veggie burger that even hearty meat-eaters will love! Made with beans, oats, brown rice, beets and a whole lot of spices, this veggie burger is a real crowd pleaser.
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Houston’s Veggie Burger

55 mins
Cooked quinoa inside the Instant Pot.
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How To Make Perfect Instant Pot Quinoa

15 mins
Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
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Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

30 mins
Greek Chickpea Salad, made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives and Feta is perfect to make ahead, for lunch for the week!
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Greek Chickpea Salad

5 mins
This EASY and fresh couscous is so easy and tasty, and it goes with just about everything. You can serve it with fish, chicken, beef, lamb, or pork, or you can serve it as a meat-free and light main dish.
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Houston’s Couscous Salad

20 mins
These simple and tasty black beans, flavored with bacon, onion, garlic, poblano and lots of spices, have smoky yet mild taste that pair well with lots of dishes.
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Instant Pot Black Beans

45 mins
These are the BEST tasting, light and fluffy whole wheat pancakes made from scratch – high in fiber, so they leave you feeling full and satisfied throughout the day.
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Whole Wheat Pancakes

25 mins
Lentil Rice Bowls with Eggs and Bacon
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Lentils and Rice with Eggs and Bacon

45 mins
This Mediterranean Bean Salad is so light and fresh, made with lemon juice, mint and parsley. This can be served as a side dish, perfect for potlucks or to make it a main for lunch serve it over spiralized cucumbers.
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Mediterranean Bean Salad

15 mins
Puerto Rican Beans
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Puerto Rican Style Beans

25 mins
These cheesy baked sweet potato skins are loaded with fat free black refried beans, salsa and cheddar cheese. Just a few ingredients but they taste SO good!
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Baked Sweet Potato Skins

1 hr
16 Bean Soup with Ham and Kale
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16 Bean Soup with Ham and Kale

2 hrs 40 mins
A bowl of pumpkin chili topped with shredded cheese and avocado
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Hearty Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili

1 hr 10 mins
This Quick Mexican Brown Rice is the perfect side dish that goes with everything from tacos, enchiladas, refried beans –you name it!
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Quick Mexican Brown Rice

10 mins