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Savory Roasted Root Vegetables

Submitted by: mgoblue1 
Beets were my sworn enemy until I tried them like this, it's a great way to use root vegetables. I think the beets add a beautiful red color to the dish, but if it bothers you to serve pinkish vegetables, substitute parsnips, rutabaga, or any similar vegetable; be creative! 

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Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Submitted by: sarahhouston 
Living In: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
This delicious recipe was presented to me by a vegan friend. The lime juice gives the quinoa a fresh flavor that can't be beat! 

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Spiced Quinoa

Submitted by: CindeRella Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Fort Hood, Texas, USA
This recipe combines pungent Mediterranean and Indian flavors for a quick and delicious side dish. 

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Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

Submitted by: Vanessa 
Living In: Spencer, Iowa, USA
This recipe can be eaten as a side dish or as a light meal. It's great with a grilled pork chop and some crusty bread. Its origins date back to North African cultures and is one of the very popular choices of tapas in Seville's bars. 

Poor Man's Caviar

Submitted by: ANNELISA1211 
A mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, and garbanzo beans, corn, onion, garlic, parsley, and basil tossed with a red wine and olive oil vinaigrette dressing makes a fabulous dip or side dish. Kidney beans and navy beans can also be used. 

Breadless Stuffing

Submitted by: J McDonald 
Garbanzo beans take the place of any bread product in this stuffing recipe. 

Photo of: Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

Submitted by: Syd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Beans and greens are a perfect combination; earthy and satisfying. This recipe for Swiss chard with garbanzo beans, onion, and fresh tomato is brightened with lemon juice and makes a perfect vegetarian main dish or a tantalizing side dish for fish or meat. 

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Tuscan Bean 'Goppel'

Submitted by: ScooterMom 
Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
This easy and earthy side dish is great on it's own or served with some good crusty bread and a glass of wine. Add grilled vegetables to transform this into a hearty vegetarian entree. 

College Student's Saucy Chickpeas

Submitted by: AlexaRose 
Home Town: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Living In: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
An easy to assemble dish of chickpeas in a curry tomato sauce that is cooked in the microwave. Serve with plain rice or noodles. 

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Hearty Bean Casserole

Submitted by: Mrs. Kenneth Kneut 
This is an easy recipe to throw together for a hearty meal, and it's perfect to take to a potluck. It has a tangy sweet-and-sour flavor. 

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Curried Bean Salad

Submitted by: Howie Wiener 
Cumin and curry powder give this chilled three-bean salad terrific zip. 'I get a lot of compliments on it,' says Howie Wiener, Spring Hill, Florida. Not only does it come together quickly, but at 70 cents a serving, it's economical, too. 

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Broccoli Bean Pasta

Submitted by: John Aramanda 
Writes John Aramanda of Beaufort, North Carolina, 'I enjoy creating new recipes out of old ones--this is a variation on macaroni and cheese. My mother gets this credit for all my cooking successes. She started me out at age 5.' 

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Greek Hero

Submitted by: Margaret Wilson 
Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California makes a Greek-style sandwich by spreading a loaf of bread with hummus, veggies, seasonings and feta cheese. With plenty of garden-fresh flavors and a hearty bean spread that packs protein, this stacked submarine makes a satisfying meal-in-one. 

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Confetti Bean Salad

Submitted by: Doreen Store 
I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're attending the same event! No matter who brings the salad, it's always a hit at get-togethers. -Doreen Storz Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 

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Chickpea Cauliflower Curry

Submitted by: Jennifer Blakely 
I like to serve this colorful vegetable and rice side dish when I'm hosting a buffet luncheon. 

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Sun-Dried Tomato-Flavored Hummus

Submitted by: Kathleen Tribble 
'I didn't like the hummus I bought in a box mix or in refrigerated tubs, so I made my own version using a pesto sauce mix,' writes Kathleen Tribble of Buelton, California. 'My husband and I enjoy it in sandwiches, but it's great on crackers, too. We like it so much that we eat any leftovers with a spoon!' 

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Garbanzo Bean Tomato Salad

Submitted by: Barbara Carbee 
Garbanzo beans, sliced tomatoes and onion are chilled with a no-fuss dressing in this change-of-pace salad that comes from Barbara Carbee's kitchen. The Brooksville, Florida reader tosses together the refreshing medley right before serving. 

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Spinach and Garbanzo Skillet

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Whipped up by our Test Kitchen, this colorful combination of beans, summer squash, tomatoes and spinach makes a bright addition to any meal. Topped with roasted almonds and served warm, this tasty side dish is sure to be requested often! 

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Indian Chickpeas

Submitted by: Mondeep 
Garbanzo beans, onions, and spices are simmered together in this typical Northern Indian recipe that is easy to make, and delicious. You will need to go to an Indian grocery to buy the masalas. 

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Moroccan Couscous

Submitted by: BenevolentEmpress 
An array of toasted spices, vegetables, and fruits compliment this beautiful couscous. This dish is great served with my Lamb Tagine and Cucumber Raita also on this site. 

 
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