TL/DR – Easy Cheesy Bean Dip. Use a food processor and the oven to turn beans, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, ranch seasoning and lemon juice into a smooth, warm baked dip that will be gone as soon as it’s cool enough to eat. – …[read more]

TL/DR – Sweet and Spicy Beans and Plantains. An easy vegan side dish! Roasted black beans, sweet onion and ripening plantains are tossed in a sweet and spicy mix of maple syrup, vinegar and spices. – Plantains are ugly things. They are also delicious, versatile …[read more]

TL/DR – Cowboy Caviar. A low-sugar version of a nutritious and versatile fresh bean salad… or salsa… or dip. It does whatever you want it to! – There’s this fresh bean salsa called Cowboy Caviar and it’s really good, but the recipe often calls for …[read more]

TL/DR – Bean Dip Duo. Salsa Verde Pinto Bean Dip and Roasted Red Pepper White Bean Dip. Both simple to make and great with veggies, chips or as burrito or wrap sauce. – One thing I try to make at home instead of buying pre-made is …[read more]