Do you find it challenging to get in enough vegetables in you diet? If you do, you’re in luck, we have a tasty collection of vegetarian bean recipes that’ll aid in filling your daily vegetable quota. All three of these main course recipes are hearty additions to your dinner repertoire. Complete each meal with a tossed salad or some artisan bread.
Quinoa & White Bean Casserole with Caramelized Onions
Delicious and creamy with a hint of rosemary, this elegant casserole is filling and provides a healthy boost of protein with the addition of quinoa. Bits of caramelized onion add lots of intense sweetness to every bite, while the white wine gives the entire dish depth. Be certain to use a good white wine when preparing the casserole and serve the remainder of the bottle with the meal.
Creamy White Bean and Avocado Wraps
White beans and avocado are mashed together and served with a crunchy red cabbage slaw. The coolness of the white bean-avocado mixture blends well with the heat of the chipotle flavored slaw. This is a versatile dish that can take on many forms depending on the ingredients you have on hand.
Orecchiette with White Beans and Chard
Orecchiette are round, dome-shaped pasta. This recipe tastes fabulous and looks pretty on the plate, so it’s ideal for serving at a dinner party. The lemon juice brightens up the pasta and beans while the sautéed garlic permeates the dish. This recipe calls for pancetta, which adds great bacony flavor, but if you want to keep things veggie friendly, omit it and you’ll still have a great-tasting recipe.
Getting all your daily vegetables doesn’t have to be a challenge. Serve any of these vegetarian bean recipes for dinner and you’ll have more vegetables in your life in no time at all.
Meatless Monday is so much more appealing when incorporating this tasty dish featuring Randall Beans Great Northern Beans.