Make a double batch and freeze it for a quick healthy dinner.

Serve the stew with couscous and steamed broccoli.

Toasting the orzo before adding the broth adds another layer of flavor.

overhead view of Cumin Chicken Chickpea Stew in skillet and in a bowl

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Enchilada sauce ranges from mild to hot.

We like the earthy flavor of red enchilada sauce, but green enchilada sauce works well too.

For a slightly different spin, substitute yellow squash for the zucchini and a poblano for the bell pepper.

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

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.

If you want to keep it mild, opt for a milder taco seasoning and skip the jalapenos.

The corn tortillas crisp up under the broiler, adding crunch to go with the creamy filling.

a recipe photo of the Veggie Enchiladas

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek

If you enjoy a bit of spiciness, opt for hot salsa or chipotle salsa for some smoky undertones.

Tomatillo salsa works well, too, adding tang and a fresh flavor to this easy skillet dinner.

Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish.

chicken fajita sheet pan dinner with black beans and greens in a white bowl on light blue background

The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too.

When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled “dry.”

The addition of tomato sauce helps thicken and flavor the broth.

Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens

Serve with breadsticks for dunking.

The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.

Serve with your favorite hot sauce, tortilla chips and a cold beer.

Overhead view of a white slow cooker of Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew recipe

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Serve with a cold beer and vinegar-dressed slaw.

Paired with beans, it makes a filling vegetarian meal.

Mashing some of the beans and hominy thickens this slow-cooker posole and releases more of their earthy flavor.

overhead view of chicken taco casserole in a bowl with a fork

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You may add garlic and dried chiles to bring depth of flavor as well.

you’re able to find it near the bacon at many grocery stores.

Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw

Lighten up your burger!

a recipe photo of the Cheesy Beef & Black Bean Skillet Casserole

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Bean patties have less saturated fat and more fiber than beef patties.

a recipe photo of the Chicken & Cabbage Soup with Pesto

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Seared Scallops with White Bean Ragu & Charred Lemon

a recipe photo of the Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

a recipe photo of the Cheesy Beef and Black Bean Skillet Casserole

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes

Steak Burritos

Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

Creamy Spinach Pasta with White Beans

Slow-Cooker Pork Posole

White Beans & Eggs with Pancetta & Fennel

seared tuna with bulgur and chickpea salad

Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw

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