AFC Barbecue Beans and Baked Tofu

BARBECUE BEANS AND BAKED TOFU BUSH’S STEAKHOUSE GRILLIN’ BEANS sauteed with onion, pepper, celery and mushroom. Combine with green olives and lemon. topped with baked seasoned tofu cubes and a drizzle of sweet sour salty sauce! So good! Makes 4 main dishes SAUTE: Makes 4 cups 1 T. grape seed oil 1 c. diced celery,ContinueContinue reading “AFC Barbecue Beans and Baked Tofu”

PICKLE POT BEANS

PICKLE POT BEANS Beans, sweet pickles, Black & Tan beer, prunes, fresh ginger and soy bacon combined with smoky paprika, coriander, garlic, mustard and extra virgin olive oil. Beautiful achievements of flavors and textures! Rich in all ways! Served with fresh cilantro sprigs! Makes about 15 cups 117 oz. can Bush’s Bean Pot Vegetarian 1-1/2ContinueContinue reading “PICKLE POT BEANS”

GRILLIN’ BEANS WITH GINGER BEER

GRILLIN’ BEANS WITH GINGER BEER “Steakhouse, Bourbon and Southern” styles combined with caramelized sweet onion, grated carrot, garlic and ginger beer! If you’re animal-free/vegan, and invited to the family cook-out, bring these easy to make beans and steal the show! Spicy, hot, sweet! Makes 8 cups 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 lg. sweetContinueContinue reading “GRILLIN’ BEANS WITH GINGER BEER”

GARBANZO BEANS WITH SAVORY RICE

GARBANZO BEANS WITH SAVORY RICE Marinated textured vegetable protein (TVP) sauteed with caramelized onion, garbanzo beans and orange zest. Served with steamed rice seasoned with coriander, oregano and garlic! Makes 6 cups rice; 2-1/2 cups beans Rice: 3 c. water 1-1/2 t. salt 2-1/2 cups Canilla Parboiled Golden Rice 1 t. dried oregano 2 t.ContinueContinue reading “GARBANZO BEANS WITH SAVORY RICE”

COFFEE BAKED BEANS

COFFEE BAKED BEANS with charred onion, caramelized mushroom and brown sugar! If you like coffee, you’ll love these coffee baked beans! Serves 4  1 T. margarine 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 med. yellow onions, cut into 3/4 inch squares 8 oz. fresh white mushrooms, sliced, not too thin salt 16 oz. can HeinzContinueContinue reading “COFFEE BAKED BEANS”

WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD BAKED BEANS

WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD BAKED BEANS with sauteed onion and chunky salsa. Seasoned with fresh rosemary and just a bit of cinnamon and allspice! Makes 5 cups 2 T. margarine 2-3 sm. yellow onions; cut ends off, cut in half from end to end, then cut crosswise into 1/2 inch wide segments salt and freshly groundContinueContinue reading “WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD BAKED BEANS”

SHARON’S FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BEANS AND FRANKS

SHARON’S FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BEANS AND FRANKS Animal-free hot dog slices sauteed with charred onion, then cooked in a Balsamic, brown sugar and garlic marinade. Mixed with canned baked beans, pinto beans and soy bacon bits. Nobody would notice the absence of fat. Rich and delicious! Makes 5-1/2 cups 2 c. lg. diced yellow onion, 3/4-1ContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BEANS AND FRANKS”

FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BAKED BEANS

FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BAKED BEANS with petite diced tomatoes, sauteed onion and pepper, soy bacon bits for a smokey flavor and sweet corn. Fat-free and delicious! Makes 10 cups 1 sweet yellow onion, diced into 1/2 inch squares 1/2 green pepper, diced into 1/2 inch squares 1 t. salt 2, 28 oz. can Fat-Free Bush Vegetarian BakedContinueContinue reading “FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BAKED BEANS”

ROSEMARY BAKED BEANS AND GREEN BEANS

ROSEMARY BAKED BEANS AND GREEN BEANS Simmered in a sweet tomato and green chili sauce with fresh rosemary, garlic, coriander and mustard! Serves 6-8 as a main dish, and more as a dish that accompanies other main dishes 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 T. margarine 28 oz. can Vegetarian Beans (I used HanoverContinueContinue reading “ROSEMARY BAKED BEANS AND GREEN BEANS”

TOMATO BEANS WITH LEMON RICE

TOMATO BEANS WITH LEMON RICE Lemon Rice is light and sprite tasting and compliments the refreshing taste of the Tomato Beans beautifully! Makes 4 servings 4 T. margarine 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped ½ c. diced green pepper, 3/8 inch squares ½ c. diced onion, 3/8 inch squares 28 oz. can whole tomatoes,ContinueContinue reading “TOMATO BEANS WITH LEMON RICE”

SWEET MUSTARD BAKED BEANS

SWEET MUSTARD BAKED BEANS An easy to make baked bean recipe using canned Vegetarian Beans. Combine with sautéed onion, flavor with mustard, Balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, then baked till steamy hot! Serves 6-7 Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2 T. margarine 1 c. diced onion, ½ inch squares salt 2, 16 oz. cans HeinzContinueContinue reading “SWEET MUSTARD BAKED BEANS”

MAPLE PINTO BEANS

MAPLE PINTO BEANS Sauteed onion and canned pinto beans cooked with maple syrup, Balsamic vinegar and tarragon. These wonderfully light, sweet, richly flavorful beans are waiting to impress! Serves 4 2 T. peanut oil, I used Planter’s 1 med. yellow onion, cut in half from top to bottom, then each half cut lengthwise, from topContinueContinue reading “MAPLE PINTO BEANS”

HOT AND SPICY BLACK BEANS

HOT AND SPICY BLACK BEANS A one pot black bean dish with stewed tomatoes, corn and petite peas. Flavored with garlic, chili oil and chili powder and thyme! Makes 6-1/2 cups 2, 15 oz. cans black beans 11 oz. can vacuum packed whole kernel corn, or 17 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained 14-1/2 oz.ContinueContinue reading “HOT AND SPICY BLACK BEANS”

CHILI BEANS WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND CORN

CHILI BEANS WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND CORN Sauteed sweet onion and red roasted peppers in extra virgin olive oil. Combined chili beans and corn. Seasoned with tarragon! Makes 6 cups 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 c. diced sweet onion 7 oz. jar sweet red roasted peppers, diced 17 oz. can whole kernel cornContinueContinue reading “CHILI BEANS WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND CORN”

BAKED BEANS AND BAKED POTATOES

BAKED BEANS AND BAKED POTATOES Caramelized onion combined with baked beans and baked potatoes, then simmered in a sweet curry-coriander brown sugar tomato sauce. Served with black pepper fatty rice molds. Who says you can’t serve potatoes with beans, and rice with potatoes? Nobody anymore! Makes 6 cups rice and 8 cups beans ½ stickContinueContinue reading “BAKED BEANS AND BAKED POTATOES”

KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF BEANS

KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF BEANS Quick, easy, nutritious. Walk on Water delicious. Yes, rich tastes great! Makes 8 servings 2 T. corn oil 1 lg. sweet onion, peeled and cut into ¾ inch squares 1 sm. green pepper, cored and cut into ½ inch squares salt 28 oz. can tomato sauce 28 oz. can VegetarianContinueContinue reading “KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF BEANS”

MANCINI BEANS

MANCINI BEANS A great bean recipe using all cans–no peeling, slicing or dicing. Vegetarian Baked Beans, black beans, whole kernel corn, tomatoes and Mancini Fried Peppers with Onion. Seasoned with garlic, basil and mint! Makes 9 cups 28 oz. can Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans (they’re gluten-free) 15 oz. can black beans 28 oz. can petiteContinueContinue reading “MANCINI BEANS”

BAKED BEANS AND GREENS CASSEROLE

BAKED BEANS AND GREENS CASSEROLE Fresh collard greens and onion mixed with canned baked beans flavored with tomato sauce, soy bacon bits, brown sugar, Balsamic vinegar and thyme. Baked till bubbly with a Panko crumb and smoked almond crumble topping! Serves 12-16 on a buffet, or 8 very large main dish servings Preheat oven toContinueContinue reading “BAKED BEANS AND GREENS CASSEROLE”

BAKED BEANS AND TOMATO

BAKED BEANS AND TOMATO with sweet onion and fresh mint! Makes 4-5 servings 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 sweet onion, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch squares freshly ground black pepper salt 28 oz. can fat-free Vegetarian Baked Beans 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with liquid 6-8 leaves fresh mint, washed and slicedContinueContinue reading “BAKED BEANS AND TOMATO”

PINTO BEANS AND YAMS

PINTO BEANS AND YAMS Strange pot fellows indeed, but what the yams do to the beans is nothing short of a delightful surprise! Makes 7 cups 2 c. mashed yams (Peel, cut and cook 2 lg. yams in salted water till tender. Drain very well. Mash with 1/4 c. margarine till very smooth) 2 T.ContinueContinue reading “PINTO BEANS AND YAMS”

SOY FRANKS with BEANS

SOY FRANKS with BEANS Skillet baked beans with sauteed onion, garlic and Franks with canned cherry tomatoes, curry and saffron! Serves 4 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 med. yellow onion, peeled and diced salt and pepper 4 soy hot dogs, sliced crosswise into bite-size pieces, about ½ inch wide 2 lg. garlic cloves, peeledContinueContinue reading “SOY FRANKS with BEANS”

PINEAPPLE, VEGGIES AND BEAN SAUTE

PINEAPPLE, VEGGIES AND BEAN SAUTE Sautéed peppers, onions and cabbage with cashews and carrots. Mixed with vegetarian baked beans and pineapple chunks. Seasoned with coriander, garlic and mint. Sweet, zesty and fragrant! Makes 6 servings 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 lg. sweet onion; cut off ends, cut in half from end to end,ContinueContinue reading “PINEAPPLE, VEGGIES AND BEAN SAUTE”

SHARON LEE’S FRANCO-AMERICAN LINGUINI AND BEANS

SHARON LEE’S FRANCO-AMERICAN LINGUINI AND BEANS A recipe for the children! Baked beans, linguini and sautéed onions combined in a tomato, basil garlic tomato soup sauce. Easy comfort food, and good for you too! Makes 6-1/2 cups 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 heaping cup, peeled, diced sweet onion, 1/2 inch squares salt andContinueContinue reading “SHARON LEE’S FRANCO-AMERICAN LINGUINI AND BEANS”