Yummy! What more can we say? Makes 2-3 dozen cookies Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or shortening 2 eggs 3/4 cup pinto beans, cooked and pureed 3/4 cup chunky applesauce 2-1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup nuts 1/2 cup golden raisins...
Pump up the protein and the flavor with this southern treat. This cake can be wrapped and frozen before adding the maple syrup glaze and pecans. Thaw in a refrigerator, overnight. Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 8 ounce packages low-fat cream cheese, softened...
The dynamic duo of peas and carrots takes a sweet turn with this sweet dessert. Makes 12 servings Ingredients 3 3/4 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking poweder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1/2 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons...
These cookies are low in fat and high in heart healthy fiber from both oatmeal and beans, so have two! Makes 2-3 dozen cookies Ingredients 1 cup cooked navy beans 1/2 cup butter or trans fat-free shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1...
This low-fat spice cake is sure to be a family favorite. Frost with a maple or cream cheese frosting. Add 4 tablespoons of cocoa if chocolate cake is desired. Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups cooked, pureed pinto beans 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking...
No one will be the wiser that this confection contains beans. Black beans can be substituted for pinto beans. Makes 28 2-inch squares Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup cocoa powder 2/3 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon vanilla 4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a blender...
Recipe testers love these brownies, they are dark, rich and no one will guess they contain black beans. Makes about 32 2-inch brownies Ingredients 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups white sugar 1 cup cooked black bean puree 4 eggs 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder...
These granola-like whole grain bars make a great grab and go snack or a quick breakfast. Makes about 32 2-inch brownies Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup natural wheat and barley cereal (Grape Nuts) 1 can (15 ounces each) Pinto or Great Northern beans...
Any hearty greens will do in this recipe – kale, mustard greens, collards – you decide which are freshest. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 pounds greens 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 ounces prosciutto or 3 slices of bacon, diced 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained, or 1 3/4 cups cooked dry-packaged blackeyed peas 1 tablespoon...
Use red, yellow and green peppers for added color and variety. Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained, or 1 3/4 cups cooked dry-packaged pinto beans 6 green bell peppers 3 cups corn 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup...
Sweet onion and tart apricots compliment the buttery taste of lima beans. This can be served hot, as a side dish, or cold, as a relish. Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained, or 1 3/4 cups cooked dry-packaged baby lima beans 1 medium onion, sliced 1 cup sliced dried apricots 1...
This does double-duty as a vegetarian main dish or an appetizer. Makes 8 servings as a main dish, 10-12 as an appetizer Ingredients Butter-flavored cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/2 packages (15-ounce size) reduced-fat ricotta cheese, room temperature 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled 3 tablespoons grated...
Make this dish in August at the height of summer squash and tomatillo season. Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 pound yellow squash, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch thick...
Substitute black beans or any other bean for pinto beans. Look for epazote, cotija cheese and chiles in a specialty Mexican market. Makes 6 servings Ingredients Salt Water 3 dried chipotle morita chiles, or 2 chipotle meco chiles 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 large spring epazote, optional Black pepper 2 tablespoons bacon grease...
Greens and beans complement this traditional vegetarian pasta dish. Makes 4 servings Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 4 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped mushrooms 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 4 cups torn kale or spinach leaves 3 cups raisins 2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth or water 1 15-ounce...
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