Legume recipe collection

Slow cooker lentil soup finished with a swirl of heavy cream for a velvety, rib-sticking bowl. Set it in the morning, come home to dinner. Vegetarian, high in fiber, low effort.

These pancakes are low in fat and loaded with protein from the lentils AKA dhals. Not to mention quite tasty.

Use a butter substitute and make your toast look vibrant!

Easy baked beans using canned plus adding significant extra flavor.

Add some sunshine to your dinner with this scrumptious casserole made with lima beans, chickpeas and red wine.

Beau's notes: * There are no "jalapeno beans;" there are jalapeno peppers and pinto beans. I have two recipes, both of which are quite tref, but a Catholic should worry? But if you are hosting a Jewish person, smoked turkey will substitute most agreeably for the chazer called for in either recipe.]

Authentic Louisiana red beans and rice slow-simmered with smoky ham, spicy sausage, and the holy trinity of celery, onion, and bell pepper. A New Orleans Monday-supper tradition.

This hearty soup made with navy beans, cabbage and hot chili peppers is perfect for a rainy day.

Mom's baked beans dump canned pork and beans together with ham chunks, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, liquid smoke, and pearl onions, then bake until thick. Easy potluck side from a no-fuss family recipe.