Bean and Legume

A heavily spiced sauce and pops of green peas makes bland tofu a distant memory. Easy to veganize (just skip the butter), this curry is an excellent make-ahead meal.

A twist on the classic fattoush salad, with a creamy avocado and lime dressing and crispy fried tortilla strips standing in for the traditional pita chips.

Meaty oyster mushrooms are great at absorbing spices and offer a chewy-firm contrast to bright and crunchy snap peas or snow peas in this versatile stir-fry.

Inspired by Middle Eastern mujadara, this rice and lentil pilaf gets a seasonal spin thanks to a tumble of spring-y green vegetables and flavorful tadka.

This ultra-chocolaty vegan mousse recipe is egg-free, dairy-free, and totally easy. Top the creamy yet light dessert with crackly sesame brittle for contrast.

Humble canned chickpeas become the stuff of open-face sandwich dreams with the help of a few flavorful, crunchy mix-ins and a whole lot of sharp cheddar.

Canned chickpeas and frozen broccoli keep this one-skillet dinner fast and thrifty, while cream cheese delivers on the creamy Alfredo front.

All the flavors of classic beef stew in just one hour, with tender meatballs standing in for long-braised, shredded beef.

This one-pot dish is fallback comfort food—thick black-pepper-spiked chicken stew topped with tender, fluffy dumplings. 

Studded with green peas and enriched with a swirl of cream, this pea and potato chowder feels light and bright—perfect for a cool spring evening.

Lightly mash some of the white beans for a creamy, velvety texture without any added dairy.

Cottage cheese (yes, really) gives these pan-fried goodies moisture and richness.

This creamy, comforting khichdi is ready for any lentil in your pantry. Frozen spinach and fresh herbs keep it bright and perky.

These soy-garlic-braised black lentils are a sweet, salty delight and excellent served warm or cold along with rice.

This succulent beef and black pepper stew is a set-it-and-forget-it meal finished with bright, fresh peas.

This iconic Mumbai dish is joyously messy, vibrantly spiced, all too easy—and did we mention remarkably cheap?

With its smoky sausage, herbs, and spicy Cajun seasoning, hearty red beans and rice will transport you to your favorite comfort zone.

This warm, melty, cheesy version of classic seven-layer dip marries the best of refried beans and queso for game day and beyond.

Don’t be fooled by the short ingredient list: Jammy sliced lemons, sizzled garlic, and mild Aleppo-style pepper make this speedy fish dinner one to remember.

Canned beans get a full-on makeover in this creamy, coconutty, spiced stew fortified with Swiss chard and sweet potato—perfect for cold winter days.