{"id":611,"date":"2020-06-25T15:19:34","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T15:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthybites.weismarkets.com\/home\/?p=611"},"modified":"2020-06-25T15:19:34","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T15:19:34","slug":"8-ways-to-use-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthybites.weismarkets.com\/home\/8-ways-to-use-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Use Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\tBeans, including kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans and more, are an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber. They also provide folate, iron, potassium and magnesium. In addition to being packed with nutrients, canned beans are an inexpensive pantry staple that can make a great addition to meals and snacks. Looking for a new way to incorporate beans into your day? Try one of the eight simple ideas below. <\/p>\n

1) Top salads with beans to add protein and texture. This Power Boost Salad<\/a> features chickpeas, along with lots of veggies and even fruit for a colorful and flavorful entr\u00e9e salad.<\/p>\n

2) Add beans to pasta dishes, like in this Mexican-Style Black Bean & Mushroom Penne<\/a> for a hearty twist.<\/p>\n

3) Combine chickpeas, tahini (ground sesame paste), olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender to make a delicious hummus. Or get creative by incorporating ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, olives and fresh herbs for added flavor. This recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Hummus<\/a> has a sweet, yet smoky flavor from jarred roasted red peppers. You can also make a hummus with other beans, like edamame or black beans, as the base.<\/p>\n

4) Make roasted chickpeas by combining one can of drained and rinsed chickpeas, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and any spices you like. Roast them for about 40 minutes at 400\u00b0F. Enjoy as snack on their own, as part of a trail mix, or as a crunchy topping to salads or rice dishes. These Ranch-Spiced Crispy Garbanzo Beans<\/a> are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n

5) Make homemade veggie burgers with a can of black beans, mushrooms, chopped walnuts and seasonings. If you have never made veggies burgers from scratch, try this fool-proof Easy Black Bean Burger<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6) Add canned beans or lentils to ground meat mixtures or swap half of the meat for beans in taco filling, casseroles, burgers and meatballs. This Hearty Turkey Chili<\/a> features ground turkey and a blend of red kidney and cannellini beans. <\/p>\n

7) Use black beans as the base for any Mexican dishes, such as these Black Bean & Rice Enchiladas.<\/a> <\/p>\n

8) Add beans to soup to like this Chicken, Spinach & Quinoa Soup.<\/a> <\/p>\n

For more information or if you have any questions, contact our Weis Dietitian team at weisdietitians@weismarkets.com<\/a>.
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