Bean Briefs: Summer 2013

November 14, 2013

Beans and other foods with low glycemic index (GI) are now being assessed for their potential role in preventing and treating type 2 diabetes, because research increasingly shows that elevated blood glucose […]

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Bean Briefs: Fall 2013

October 15, 2013

In this Bean Brief, find out how you’re getting the most bang for your buck from beans as well as how beans are a great diet option for children diagnosed […]

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New Recipes Created by Dr. Andrea Hutchins

September 18, 2013

We’ve added nine new recipes to our recipes section! They were created by Dr. Andrea Hutchins, Associate Professor and Chair at the Depertment of Health Sciences at the University of […]

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Berry Bean Bread

September 18, 2013

Our original berry bean bread recipe is perfect for when you’re hungry for a tasty brunch treat. Made without butter, our berry bean bread is packed full of blueberries, cranberries, […]

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Heart Health Bars

September 18, 2013

Makes 18 bars 1 cup white, granulated sugar (can use low-calorie sugar substitute) 1 cup soy flour ¾ cup all-purpose or wheat flour ¾ cup oat bran ¾ cup flax […]

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Fruity Bean Logs

September 18, 2013

Makes 24 logs or balls 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup dried apples 1 cup seedless raisins ½ cup dried prunes 1 cup walnuts, chopped ½ cup coconut, shredded 1 […]

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Moroccan Tomato Soup

September 18, 2013

Makes 6 main dish servings (2 cups per serving) 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 […]

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Polenta with Beans and Peppers

September 18, 2013

This delicious take on a polenta recipe features black or red beans, peppers of all colors, and multiple spices for a flavorful, tasty dish. **Recipe updated 11/2020 Polenta Recipe with […]

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Bean Stuffed Zucchini

September 18, 2013

Makes 4 main dish servings or 8 side dish servings 2 medium zucchini (main dish) or 4 small zucchini (side dish) 2/3 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 […]

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Thai Shrimp and Beans

September 18, 2013

Makes 6 main dish servings 8 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce ¼ cup peanut butter, creamy 3 tablespoons white sugar 3 tablespoons dark sesame […]

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