Mustard Seed-Spiced Green Beans and Onions
Spiced with fragrant mustard seeds, these green beans pair beautifully with any kind of grilled meat. You can use yellow mustard seeds if you can't find black ones.
Spiced with fragrant mustard seeds, these green beans pair beautifully with any kind of grilled meat. You can use yellow mustard seeds if you can't find black ones.
Leftover beans and jarred red peppers allow this salad to come together in a matter of minutes. To customize this recipe throughout the week, add leftover grilled or roasted veggies such as mushrooms, onions and eggplant, depending on what you have on hand. Just be sure to add any green vegetables at the last minute to preserve their colour.
Commercial black bean sauces vary greatly in strength and saltiness. Depending on the brand, you may want to use up to 1/4 cup (50 mL) for a full, richly flavoured sauce.
Refreshing, crunchy green beans pair well with a sharp, salty flavour, such as that of feta cheese. Serve with crusty bread to soak up this tasty dressing.
Nothing beats the flavour of slow cooked baked beans. Smoked sausage and barbecue sauce give this dish an outdoor-cooked taste you can enjoy year-round. Serve with corn bread or thick-cut Texas toast.
Serve with: Cucumber salad and whole grain baguette. Romano beans add fibre to this tasty soup. Pack up any leftovers in microwaveable containers to take for lunch. Traditionally, a rind of Parmesan cheese is added for flavour but not eaten
Navy beans are not only delicious and creamy but are also a good source of folate and protein. This American comfort food is the perfect combination of savoury and sweet and is fantastic served with toast.
High-fibre beans, meat and vegetables get all rolled up in a tortilla for a quick and nutritious lunch. Bake the dish as described then divide it into packages or bake the burritos individually wrapped in foil. A quick reheat in the microwave at school will make an irresistible lunch.
My mother, Shu-Lai Fong, makes famous pressure-cooked black bean spareribs. They're the inspiration for this recipe, which is just as delicious but uses a slow cooker. You'll find bite-size bone-in pork spareribs at most Asian grocery stores, or you can order them at your butcher's counter.
This chunky soup is all about the fixings! Crisp lettuce, fiery radishes, creamy avocado and tangy sour cream top bowls of tender pork, beans and vegetables to make a balanced supper. Buy whole canned tomatoes and crush them with your hands for a rustic texture.
