Side dish bean recipes?

Kate5283kate

All - I'd like to replace the white rice or potato that my husband and daughter eat with dinner with a bean dish occasionally. I cook beans frequently in soups and stews, or in beans and greens (which we'll be revisiting frequently as the CSA season ramps up in a few months!). I don't have any recipes for simple side dishes. I am not looking for anything with elaborate preparation required, although I am willing to soak and/or let simmer for an extended time, as I prefer dried to canned beans.

jgnatca

I think you could do this, skipping the chicken and the cheese.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-white-chili/

jgnatca

This looks interesting:
http://tajoon.com/moroccan-white-beans/

dklibert

You could skip the rice and just serve the beans. soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2013/04/white-beans-and-rice.html

dklibert

Try a bag of 15 bean soup. There is a recipe on the bag. I find the beans with the other dried beans at the store. Delicious!

dklibert

Don't forget blackeye peas and butter beans. They are great sides too. I use dried butter beans but frozen or fresh butter beans.

Soak blackeye peas. Brown some bacon, remove and set aside. Drain most of the bacon fat add a chopped onion. When translucent add soaked peas and fresh water. Season with pepper, wait to add salt when peas are tender. Finish with parsley and green onion.

dklibert

dklibert wrote: »

Don't forget blackeye peas and butter beans. They are great sides too. I use dried butter beans but frozen or fresh butter beans.

Soak blackeye peas. Brown some bacon, remove and set aside. Drain most of the bacon fat add a chopped onion. When translucent add soaked peas and fresh water. Season with pepper, wait to add salt when peas are tender. Finish with parsley and green onion.

I meant dried black eye peas.

trisH_7183

Baked beans,also bean salad,using 3-4 different kinds of beans. Beans cooked with onion & peppers,adding meat for a main dish.Google bean side dishes.

nannersp61

I like bean salad. It's zesty, makes a bunch and keeps well. You can use whatever canned beans you like. I have used green beans wax beans, kidney beans or pinto beans, chick peas and black eyed peas. Dice up half a red onion, half of a red bell pepper and make a sweet vinegrette for it. You could use Splenda in place of the sugar. You can use cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, Olive oil or whatever kind of vegetable oil you have on hand. Salt/pepper, garlic powder, Italian herbs ect.

dklibert

3 or 4 BEAN SALAD
(OR AS MANY DARN BEANS AS YOU LIKE!!)

3 15 ounce cans GREEN GIANT THREE BEAN SALAD drained
1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar
½ red onion, chopped (or more, depends on size of onion)(you can also use a plain yellow onion if you don't have red)
¾ cup Splenda
½ cup canola oil or vegetable oil
2 garlic gloves minced, or squeezed in press
1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
½ tsp. Cajun seasoning salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbs. or up to ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley (fresh)

In a large bowl, combine the beans and the onion. In a small saucepan, stir the Splenda, vinegar, oil, garlic and salt together and then bring to a simmer. Pour the hot liquid over the beans. Season with salt, pepper and parsley. Marinate the beans at room temperature for 1 hour, tossing several times. Refrigerate. Serve cold or at room temp. This lasts a long time in refrigerator.

It makes about 12 to 14 - 1/2 cup servings

Kate5283kate

Thanks, all - these sound great!