DC's Black Bean Hummus

Just a blend of some of the best ingredients for a fantastic dip or…

Black-eyed peas, succulent beets & edamame salad with rye croutons

A warm salad, on a bed of wilted beet greens with green beans, succulent beets and edamame tossed in a balsamic vinegar & lemon juice dressing; and…

Anasazi Beans w/Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Easy Black Bean Soup

This easy soup is low in fat, high in fiber and Weight Watcher friendly. Each one cup serving = 1 WW…

Warm white bean saute

This is a tasty and healthy side dish. We served it with simple Flank Steak, but it would go well with chicken, fish, or other vegetables…

Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk

I adapted this from a recipe I found in the San Francisco Chronicle. My parents have told me that eating Black-Eyed Peas for the New Year was good…

Lentil Soup

This is my super easy, staple Lentil soup that everyone eats and enjoys. It's healthy and mild, good for…

Gujarati Dal

This is comfort food my mom has made for as long as I've been around. She's been able to hook my kids on it; Dal is a healthy way to get protein into…

Cuban Black Bean Soup

It looks like a lot of ingredients, but the second half of the ingredients list is optional toppings. I just use whatever I have on hand, cilantro,…

Spiced Coconut-Red Lentil Soup

Coconut and lentils are a super yummy combo. This recipe is yet another reason I love my immersion…