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Three-bean chili45 minutes, serves 6

You'll need

  • 3 cans: black, pinto, and kidney
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin

Steps

  1. Soften the onion and garlic in a little oil.
  2. Stir in the spices for one minute.
  3. Add tomatoes and drained beans.
  4. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
Lemon garbanzo salad15 minutes, serves 4

You'll need

  • 1 can garbanzo beans
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley

Steps

  1. Rinse and drain the beans.
  2. Toss everything in a bowl.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Chill 10 minutes before serving.
Navy bean soup40 minutes, serves 4

You'll need

  • 2 cans navy beans
  • 1 carrot and 1 celery rib, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cups broth
  • 1 bay leaf

Steps

  1. Cook the vegetables until soft.
  2. Add broth, beans, and bay leaf.
  3. Simmer 25 minutes.
  4. Mash some beans against the pot to thicken.