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 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 best black bean burgers I have ever tasted! These Black Bean Burgers are amazing 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!
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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!
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One of the easiest ways to get Back to the Basics of Nutrition is to eat Real Whole Foods. Dried beans, full of fiber and protein, are the perfect way to start. They are simple to cook, inexpensive, and can be used to create so many delicious meals. Plus, they are packed with added health benefits like helping to regulate blood sugar levels, reducing triglyceride & cholesterol levels, and even help you feel full!
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Once you start making kefir you are going to need a creative way to drink all of it! Kefir tends to be a bit sour and although some people can drink it plain, I am not one of them. Which is why I created this Easy Kefir Fruit Smoothie! It’s my favorite way to drink kefir every day. This all natural, whole food, fruit smoothie is naturally sweet and delicious without any added sugar.
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All you need to make Kefir at home are Kefir Grains and Organic Milk. There are two types of grains available (Milk Grains or Water Grains). Today I am sharing about Milk Grains which ferment either Dairy or Plant-Based Milk in about 24 hours and render Kefir!
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