4,105 bran recipes

Why preheat the oven when you can cook this hearty casserole in your crockpot while you're away.

Try a different kind of chili this winter with this simple and succulent crockpot dish that is sure to have you licking your fingers.

Crispy baked chimichangas stuffed with spiced black beans, melted cheese, and fresh green onions. Skip the deep fryer for this healthier take on the classic Tex-Mex favorite.

Chili lovers will enjoy this healthier version that tastes wonderful with a light crusty bread or those classy bread bowls!

White bean soup with rosemary, country ham, and mirepoix simmered in chicken stock then pureed smooth. Make up to three days ahead.

Garbanzo bean salsa blended smooth with fresh cilantro, yogurt, green onions, and lime juice. A creamy, protein-rich dip that works as a hummus alternative in 15 minutes.

Rustic Spanish chickpea soup with chorizo, ham hock, carrots, and tomato sauce simmered in chicken broth. Hearty, smoky, and on the table in just 30 minutes.

Smoky kielbasa, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and elbow macaroni in a chili-spiced broth. This filling soup is on the table in just 30 minutes.

Basmati rice cooked with fresh green beans, black mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and asafetida in one pot. This South Indian-inspired side dish is vegan, fragrant, and ready in 40 minutes.

Stovetop meatloaf shaped right in the skillet and simmered in spaghetti sauce with kidney beans. No oven needed for this hearty, old-school comfort dinner that feeds six.

Quick minestrone soup with potatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, kidney beans, and Italian seasoning in vegetable broth. Vegetarian, Parmesan-topped, and ready in 35 minutes.

This recipe is very versatile, easy and excellent.

Aunt Salli's Classic creamy rice pudding topped with whipped cream.

Try this Black Bean Hummus recipe. It is easy to make and will and is served best with pita chips.

Easy chicken tamale pie with a cheesy cornmeal crust, chili-spiced chicken, kidney beans, and melty cheddar. A cozy one-dish weeknight dinner the whole family craves.

Layers of bean dip, picante sauce, creamy sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and sliced olives stacked into one irresistible Tex-Mex party dip. No cooking, just 10 minutes to assemble.