Serve this easy, make-ahead dish with bell peppers, radishes, and shredded lettuce that can be sprinkled over each serving. To reheat, warm the shepherd’s pie in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.YIELD: SERVES 42 15-oz. cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained, liquid...
CHORIZO & PINTO BEAN TACOS
We love soy chorizo sausage because it adds spice and texture to recipes without a processed fake meat flavor. Here, it fills out a simple bean filling for homemade tacos that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.YIELD: SERVES 612 6-inch corn tortillas1 Tbs. canola...
CHILAQUILES
This festive Mexican dish can be customized to suit your flavor preferences or what’s on hand in your fridge. Use a mild salsa for younger palates, or experiment with a different cheese, such as mozzarella.YIELD: SERVES 62 15.5-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and...
CHICKPEA-STUFFED ZUCCHINI
A cheesy-crunchy topping makes this easy summer dish a kid favorite. Try it with other beans or lentils as well.YIELD: SERVES 44 large zucchini, halved lengthwise1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, chopped (1½ cups)1 red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)1 cup cooked chickpeas3...
CHICKPEA CROQUETTES
Whole chickpeas give these sautéed croquettes (held together with chickpea flour!) a hearty texture. Garnish with crumbled vegan feta cheese, if desired.YIELD: SERVES 4TOPPING1 cucumber, sliced (1 cup)1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered2 green onions, chopped2 Tbs. lemon...
CANNELLINI AL GRATIN
This hearty, crumb-topped main dish is ideal for parties. It will serve six to eight people generously and still leave plenty to freeze in small portions for easy weeknight suppers. Using dried beans gives the dish superior texture and the beans a chance to soak up...
BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS WITH KIWI SALSA
Marinating onions in lime juice for just 15 minutes develops the flavors of a quick-stir fruit salsa. Taste the jalapeño before you add it to the salsa; fresh chiles can vary in heat and intensity.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup chopped white onion, plus ⅓ cup minced white...
A PERFECT POT OF DRIED BEANS
Use this basic recipe to prepare beans. Adding aromatics (such as onion, garlic, and herbs) will flavor the beans and their broth, but leave a neutral flavor for any type of recipe. Kombu (dried kelp) helps reduce beans’ gas-producing properties.2 cups dried beans,...
ZUCCHINI-CORN CANNELLONI
Baked cannelloni is a lighter alternative to lasagna and has the same big, bold flavors. YIELD: SERVES 4 SAUCE 1½ tsp. olive oil½ small onion, finely chopped (½ cup)1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)½ tsp. rubbed sage½ tsp. dried oregano1 14.5-oz. can diced fire-roasted...
TORTILLA LASAGNA WITH SWISS CHARD
Italy meets Mexico in this easy casserole made where corn tortillas are used as the lasagna noodles. YIELD: SERVES 6 2 tsp. olive oil1 lb. Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated, chopped1 large onion, chopped (about 1½ cups)4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 tsp.)4½...
TOFU & SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS
Olive oil–poached garlic gives tofu a deep, mellow flavor, while miso and vinegar provide a cheese-like tang. YIELD: SERVES 6 6 oz. jumbo pasta shells12 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced¼ cup olive oil1 16-oz. block firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and patted dry2...
SPINACH-ARTICHOKE MINI LASAGNAS
Muffin cups make perfect single-serving lasagnas when you use dumpling or wonton wrappers as the lasagna noodles. YIELD: MAKES 24 MINI LASAGNAS 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 15-oz. can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1...












