Crispy, toasted whole-wheat bread is perfect for dipping.

you’re able to customize this dish easily by using chard or spinach in place of kale.

Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

a recipe photo of the One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo with Lemon & Feta

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Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.

They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.

The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.

a recipe photo of the Chickpeas alla Vodka

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

Use whatever beans you have in your pantry.

Curried Chickpea Stew

Who says a meatless meal isn’t filling?

Packed with fiber-rich vegetables and chickpeas, this fragrant stew satisfies.

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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

We love this with chicken but it would be just as delicious with shrimp.

Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups

Think portion control with these individual lasagna roll-ups.

Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

a recipe photo of the Black Bean Enchilada Skillet

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Giving tomatoes a stint in a hot oven makes them candy-sweet.

You’d never guess that within this comforting casserole hides a layer of thinly sliced eggplant.

The thin slices become tender when roasted and add a subtle savory note.

a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread.

The recipe makes enough for 8 servings.

If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce.

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Three-Bean Chili

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Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups

Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis

Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce

Meal-Prep Roasted Vegetable Bowls with Pesto

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes Beans & Almond Pesto

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Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce