Maple-Miso Radishes & White Bean Purée

Shredded Pork Chili with Red Beans

Chili isn't a dish you can usually pull off on a busy weeknight. But this one, made with ready-to-go shredded pork and a few pantry staples, is easy and satisfying – and doesn't require hours of simmering. Simple corn muffins make a nice side.

Green Bean Salad With Nicoise Vinaigrette

Beef and Black Bean Enchilada Bake

This tasty recipe is a quick fix when tacos just won't do. There is no rolling involved and each slice has a generous helping of thick enchilada sauce. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef if you wish. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onion.

Quick Pickled Beans with Hot Peppers

These refrigerator pickles make a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meat, a crunchy garnish for bloody marys or Caesars, or a piquant addition to a pickle tray.

Brown Rice, Bean and Pepper Pilaf

This high-carbohydrate side dish has whole grain brown rice, which has a low-glycemic index (or is slow acting). It's also low in fat and includes legumes, which contain magnesium.

Warm Bulgur, Bean and Vegetable Salad

Serve this vegetarian dish with a spinach salad and loaf of crusty bread to round out the meal.

Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili

Keep your eye out for grocery store sales on ground beef and pantry ingredients required to make this big-batch chili recipe. Freeze individual portions to enjoy later on and really give your wallet a break.

Blackened Cajun Salmon with Bean Salad

Quick Chorizo and Mixed Bean Stew

Fresh, spicy chorizo sausage is the perfect option when you want a lot of flavour in a little time. Pair this stew with a crusty baguette—you'll want to sop up all of the delicious broth.