Bean There, Done That

Beans are the magical fruit because there are so many healthy ways to eat them. They can be cooked in many different ways, including boiling, frying, and baking, and are used in several traditional dishes throughout the world.

Reminiscent of those warm and gooey 99-cent Taco Bell specials - but these have been upgraded to fit even the most plant-based of diets. With a tofu and carrot-based "cheese" sauce as the star of the show, these are the ultimate guiltless guilty pleasure.

This Edamame and Chickpea Sandwich Filling is a low-fat yet highly satisfying, tasty sandwich filling that makes a great lunch and will keep for several days well covered in the fridge.

This healthy, tasty, low-carb, high-protein lunch is a flavor-popping way to amp up a standard salad. Each component brings its own bold flavor and texture with sun-dried tomatoes add just the right sweetness and chew, while cannellini beans provide fiber and protein with a creamy mouthfeel.

A lightened-up, healthy quinoa bake that you can enjoy completely guilt-free. Reminiscent of enchiladas, slightly spicy and super satisfying, full of black beans, veggies, and cheesy goodness. And the leftovers taste even better!

This roasted eggplant black bean dip is the most delicious hybrid of babaganoush and hummus! So perfect as a healthy snack.

These Cauliflower Quinoa Tacos with Black Bean Salsa and Guacamole can be eaten in fresh corn tortillas, or layered to create your favorite burrito bowl, either way, they're sure to satisfy that Mexican craving!

Play with the different textures of barley and beans in this dish. This salad is a refreshing and filling addition to any meal, or as a meal itself!

These Vegetarian Zucchini White Bean Burgers are loaded with texture and flavor, offering a good source of nutrition without a lot of calories!

These Healthy Chocolate Chip Fudgy Brownie Bars are made using oat flour, coconut sugar, and garbanzo beans! That's right GARBANZO beans, but you'd never know - so good!!

These Fudgy Black Bean Brownies are a decadent gluten-free dessert (and no one will ever guess that they’re packed with fiber-filled black beans!)

Flour free chocolate chip cookies, loaded with black beans, honey, and peanut butter, so good!