Simple but flavorful, this bean and pasta dish is a perfect entrée and makes a great side dish as well! Best of all it’s ready in 20 minutes!
Tag: beans
The Health Benefits of Beans
I know I keep referring back to those sayings from our grandparents, but the science of today continues to support some of the old wives tales of yesterday. From the health benefits of eating an apple a day, to the benefits of drinking water to, yes, the fact that beans are indeed good for your heart!
Cowboy Caviar
Have you heard of Cowboy Caviar? This particular recipe is power packed with nutrients and fiber, and it makes a great dip as well as a nutritious side dish. Use low sodium canned beans to help reduce sodium content. It tastes even better the second day!
Mediterranean Tuna Antipasto Salad
This recipe combines many of the principles of the Mediterranean diet into one simple-to-prepare salad entrée utilizing beans and tuna for protein.
White Bean, Tomato and Green Bean Salad
Navy beans are a low fat, protein-rich starchy vegetable, full of vitamins, minerals and an excellent source of dietary fiber. Both navy beans and green beans are good sources of antioxidants, which may protect against chronic disease.