Better with Beans

Low in fat and packed with fibre, beans are a source of quality protein and are extremely
versatile. Whether baked into muffins, added to tacos, or mixed into any favourite dish, the mild,
complementary flavour helps everyday families make healthy choices easier and every meal
better—everything is Better with Beans.

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Italian White Bean Skillet

This easy skillet meal is comforting, satisfying, and nutritious. Best of all, it comes together in under 30 minutes and makes a great meatless weeknight meal. Serve it with a crusty baguette to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Feel free to add more vegetables such as sliced mushrooms, chopped zucchini, peppers or eggplant before adding the tomatoes.

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Cucumber Salad with Beans

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant and refreshing flavours of this
Cucumber Salad with Beans! Crisp English cucumbers, white pea beans, and zesty red onion unite in a medley of deliciousness. The dressing, bursting with notes of sweet, salty and sour, will take your entire meal to the next level.

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Lemony Herbed White Bean and Rice Soup

Inspired by Greek flavours, this comforting white bean soup combines the freshness of dill, thyme, and lemon with hearty white kidney beans and kale. With bright citrus notes and earthy herbs, this soup is a cozy yet light dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxing weekend lunch.

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Mexican Corn White Bean Dip

It’s August in Ontario so it’s just all about Ontario sweet corn. This always makes me crave Mexican street corn but I also want something a bit lighter and healthier without scarifying the taste. Instead of using crema, sour cream or cream cheese, I chose white beans as the base.
We get the creaminess, lots of protein, lose the fat but pump up the flavours. I use the chili lime Tajin but regular Tajin is also delicious.

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Black Bean and Coffee Brownies with Peanut Butter Swirl

These are fudgy and delicious brownies, with a hint of coffee and a pretty peanut butter swirl. They’re gluten free, easily vegan, and contain no refined sugar, making them ideal for those who are diabetic. Black beans make a wonderful base for this brownie, not only adding terrific amounts of protein and fibre, but also ensuring a lovely, fudgy texture. Be sure to use a blender to create a smoothness to the batter – you want the black beans completely puréed. These are delicious at room temperature, but taste even better when refrigerated.

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