Beans

This flavorful whole grain salad uses multiple varieties of beans and vegetables to add beautiful color to the dish. Serve this salad as a side dish or even inside a wrap as a lunch entree. Chef Samuel developed this recipe for a high school foodservice audience.
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Baked beans are an American classic. This updated version is perfectly balanced with sweetness from the molasses and brown sugar, smokiness from the bacon, and a bit of acid from the onion, mustard, and tomato paste. Using two different colors of beans creates more visual interest. 
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Red beans and rice is the official Monday dish in New Orleans, available on menus in restaurants all over town. Red beans and rice is typically served with smoked sausage, but it is also a wonderful accompaniment to fried chicken, a menu item that continues to grow in popularity in the U.S.
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This healthy summer salad can be served in lettuce cups or rolled into a whole-wheat tortilla for a quick grab-and-go wrap. The fresh and colorful summer vegetables mixed with creamy black beans and avocado dressing make for a healthy dish kids and adults alike will enjoy. 
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Consumers are increasingly seeking options for breakfast that provide long-lasting energy and a good nutrition story. In this Mexican-inspired omelet the black beans contribute protein, fiber, and slowly digested carbohydrate that keep the diner satisfied all morning long. More good nutrition news: This omelet provides two servings of vegetables, from the black beans and avocado salsa. 
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Sticky Black Rice Pudding is a classic Thai dessert. In this superfood version, CIA Chef Scott Samuel adds black beans, coconut milk, and mango. The fudgy texture of the black beans makes them the perfect addition to this pudding.  
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This vegetarian burrito is packed with flavorful black beans as the main protein, as well as whole grain brown rice, tomatoes, cheese, and fresh diced tomatoes. Chef Scott Samuel developed this recipe for a high school foodservice audience, and explains how to prepare the burritos a day in advance for added convenience. 
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Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America prepares a hearty and delicious Cranberry Bean and Wheat Berry Salad with Asiago Cheese, Roasted Beets, Cucumbers, Pistachios and Tarragon Mint Vinaigrette.
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