RecipesSouthwestern Bean Salad My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad. I’ve used it many times and received compliments. When it comes to bean salad, most people think of the sweet three-bean variety, so this is a nice surprise. – Lila Jean Allen, Portland, Oregon
RecipesTasty-Italian Vegetable Soup Here’s a dish that will warm you up fast. It takes just 25 minutes until you can sit down and start sipping on this soup. —Janet Frieman, Kenosha, Wisconsin
RecipesSweet & Spicy Beans My husband and I love this sweet and savory bean dish. It can be enjoyed as a side, but it’s also fun for tortilla and corn chip dipping. —Sondra Pope, Mooresville, North Carolina
RecipesBean and Vegetable Salad “This medley of beans won the enthusiastic approval of my husband, who says he’ll eat low-fat, low-cholesterol food only if ti tastes really good,” relates Bonnie McKinsey from Greenville, South Carolina. “The peas and corn add crunch and color.”
RecipesCalifornia Quinoa I’m always changing this salad up. Here I used tomato, zucchini and olives for a Greek-inspired salad. Try adding a few more favorite fresh veggies you know your family will love. —Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California
RecipesLemon-Garlic Hummus You’ll need just five ingredients to blend together this smooth and creamy bean dip. It’s delicious and quick to make. —Kris Capener, Ogden, Utah
RecipesZesty Garbanzo Sausage Soup Even the busiest home cooks will have time to prepare this Cajun-inspired soup. If your family prefers spicier flavors, use medium salsa instead of mild.
RecipesMinestrone with Italian Sausage I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it’s my dad’s favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and I have found that it freezes well and tastes just as great reheated. —Linda Reis Salem, Oregon
RecipesClassic Hummus We love hummus, and this version is really amazing. If you have a pressure cooker, this is an easy, tasty reason to pull it out! We pair hummus with fresh veggies for a meal or snack. —Monica and David Eichler, Lawrence, Kansas
RecipesSyrian Salad This colorful salad has so many interesting ingredients, you’ll experience a different flavor with each bite. We enjoy making “salad sandwiches,” by spooning the mixture into pita bread pockets. —Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
RecipesCurried Three-Bean Salad Cumin and curry powder give this chilled three-bean salad terrific zip. “I get a lot of compliments on it,” says Howie Wiener, Spring Hill, Florida. Not only does it come together quickly, but at 70 cents a serving, it’s economical, too.
RecipesGarlic Garbanzo Bean Spread My friends and family always ask me to make it. I guarantee you’ll be asked for the recipe. —Lisa Moore, North Syracuse, New York
RecipesTortellini Bean Salad Beans will bring bravos when you present this pleasant pasta and veggie salad. “I first made it for friends who are very good cooks. When it was gone, they asked where the second bowl was,” chuckles Lenore Adams of Dayton, Ohio. “Among my make-ahead favorites, it’s a big hit every time I serve it.”
RecipesMediterranean Tuna Salad In spite of a long list of ingredients, this tuna salad is very quick to prepare. You’ll love the fresh flavors. —Renee Nash, Snoqualmie, Washington
RecipesAvocado & Garbanzo Bean Quinoa Salad This delicious quinoa avocado salad is high in protein and holds well in the fridge for a few days. If you make it ahead, add avocados and tomatoes right before serving. —Elizabeth Bennett, Seattle, Washington
RecipesSun-Dried Tomato Hummus A jar of sun-dried tomatoes adds great color and flavor to this smooth dip that can be whipped up in minutes. Garlic and red pepper flakes nicely spice up this snack spread. —Todd Schmeling, Gurnee, Illinois