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Black Bean Pasta

Submitted by: Stephanie Land 
'Here is one of my favorite light recipes,' says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario. With zip from cumin and red pepper flakes, the spicy Southwestern dish is a hearty meal-in-one. 

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Ham and Bean Chili

Submitted by: Carol Forcum 
Leftover ham gets an unusual treatment from Carol Forcum of Marion, Illinois in this creative chili blend that features three kinds of convenient canned beans. 'I sometimes serve it in bowls over rice or corn bread and garnish it with cheese,' she notes. 

Ham and Bean Bake

Submitted by: Rita Maddix 
'My mother shared this hearty corn bread-topped meal with me,' notes Rita Maddix of Nelsonville, Ohio. 

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Ham and Lima Bean Soup

Submitted by: Pam Feldstein 
Pam Felstein trimmed down her hearty bean soup with savory results. The Owings Mills, Maryland cook suggests adding some instant potato flakes after the soup boils for a thicker version. 

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Black Bean Pasta Salad

Submitted by: Debbie Jones 
Cooking healthy doesn't mean you have to spend hours in a hot kitchen. Debbie Jones serves a low-fat, fuss-free fiesta at her California, Maryland home by simply combining a refrigerating a few tasty ingredients. 

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Ham and Bean Soup

Submitted by: Margaret Shauers 
This zippy medley from Great Bend, Kansas field editor Margaret Shauers features a mix of colorful beans. 

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Pasta Ham Hot Dish

Submitted by: Judie Porath 
'I brought this simple casserole to a potluck at work and it was a hit,' writes Judie Porath of Summit, South Dakota. 'You can use a pound of browned ground beef in place of ham.' 

Ham and Bean Stew

Submitted by: Teresa D'Amato 
In East Granby, Connecticut, Teresa D'Amato needs only five ingredients to fix this thick, flavorful stew. 'It's very easy to make and a favorite with my family.' she writes. 'I top bowls of it with grated cheese.' 

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Black Bean and Corn Pasta with Chicken

Submitted by: SHORN 
Great quick dinner, perfect for summer corn leftovers. Two ears of corn yield one cup of kernels. Top with shredded cheese. 

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Black Bean Nacho Bake

Submitted by: Melodie Gay 
Pasta, black beans and nacho cheese soup combine in this speedy six-ingredient supper from Melodie Gay of Salt Lake City, Utah. Servings of this zippy casserole, topped with cheddar cheese and crunchy tortilla chips, are priced right at 87 cents each. 
 
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