These protein packed chocolate chip cookies are full of protein, gluten-free, egg free, and contain a surprise ingredient… Garbanzo Beans. Yep, that’s right! The beneficial fiber and protein from the beans, coupled with the protein in the peanut butter, antioxidants in the dark chocolate chips, and sweetness from the maple syrup make these the perfect post workout cookie or afternoon snack. What are you waiting for??? Make a batch today!
continue readingSimply Great Garbanzo Beans
Cooking dried garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas) couldn’t be easier. Ready to eat in under an hour when using the Instant Pot and no soaking required. Use these cooked simply great garbanzo beans to create some of the best homemade hummus, plant-based burgers, and even cookies! Yes, chocolate chip cookies – who knew? I can’t wait to share the recipe with you but lets start by preparing the beans. This has to be the simplest recipe ever!
continue ReadingSweet Heat Mango Salsa
We could all use a little more color on our plate and this Sweet Heat Mango Salsa can help. The sweetness of the mango compliments the spicy cayenne pepper creating the perfect balance of sweet heat. Serve this salsa with organic tortilla chips for a simple appetizer or afternoon snack. It also pairs great with sweet potatoes, black beans, and brown rice. Oh, and don’t let the heat stop you from making this salsa. All the ingredients can be adjusted to your liking.
continue readingPerfectly Spiced Organic Pinto Beans
Turn dried organic pinto beans into perfectly spiced whole pinto beans or refried beans in under an hour. No soaking required. Best of all you can control the spices, flavor, and sodium content of these beans. Let your creativity in the kitchen flow and try making these Perfectly Spiced Organic Pinto Beans tonight.
continue readingAmazing Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Who doesn’t occasionally love a good burger?!? What if there was a plant-based burger you could make at home that even meat eaters would enjoy? Introducing the most Amazing Vegan Black Bean Burgers I have ever tasted! These plant based burgers are delicious and super versatile. Serve them on a bun, in a rice bowl, as taco filling, and more. Oh, and another added bonus is that they are super filling. Once you make these you will never want to buy store bought veggie burgers again!
Continue readingBBQ Black Bean Salad
This BBQ Black Bean Salad is one of my favorite ways to Eat the Rainbow and use up left over black beans from dinner the night before! Plus, it comes with the added bonus of very little prep or cleanup after. It’s the perfect summer salad when all the summer produce is at its peak. These leafy greens and colorful veggies have a cooling effect on the body so it makes the perfect meal on a hot summer day. However, it’s delicious even when the sun isn’t shining!
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