https://www.loveandlemons.com/tag/beans/ Healthy, whole food, vegan and vegetarian recipes Thu, 28 May 2026 22:32:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.loveandlemons.com/sweet-potato-tacos/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/sweet-potato-tacos/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:57:38 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=19664
These sweet potato tacos are one of my favorite weeknight dinners. Filled with chili-spiced roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a bright, creamy avocado lime sauce, they’re delicious, satisfying, and so simple to make. I first shared the recipe years ago, and it’s been a staple in my rotation ever since. Before we get to the recipe, I wanted to mention how flexible these sweet potato tacos are. I roast the sweet potatoes with chili powder, but you could use other spices like cumin, coriander, and/or smoked paprika. I call for black beans, but pinto beans are equally tasty. And I’m […]

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I love a Chipotle burrito bowl as much as the next person, but for my money, this sweet and spicy vegan burrito bowl recipe is just as good. While making it may not be quite as quick as grabbing lunch to-go, it’s still pretty easy to make, thanks to a secret ingredient: chipotles in adobo sauce! The sauce acts as a 1-ingredient marinade for meaty portobello mushroom caps, and I mix pinto and black beans with the chopped peppers to infuse them with some heat. A scoop of pineapple salsa adds a delicious sweet contrast, while burrito bowl essentials – fajita […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-burrito-bowl-recipe/feed/ 19 https://www.loveandlemons.com/chipotle-cauliflower-nachos/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/chipotle-cauliflower-nachos/#comments Sat, 23 Jun 2018 17:23:22 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=31032
If you made Thursday’s stuffed peppers and have leftover pineapple salsa and leftover chipotles, this recipe is for you! And if you didn’t, well that’s ok, you can still make it anyway 🙂 This is a nacho plate that you can feel good about! Instead of weird boxed nacho cheese, we’re making an oozy, spicy cheese-like sauce out of cauliflower. Seriously, is there anything that the mighty cauliflower can’t do? What’s in Chipotle Cauliflower “Cheese” Nacho Sauce? Good question! This irresistible sauce consists of 10 simple ingredients: Cauliflower makes up the bulk of the sauce and contributes to its luscious creamy […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/chipotle-cauliflower-nachos/feed/ 35 https://www.loveandlemons.com/stuffed-mini-peppers/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/stuffed-mini-peppers/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:51:27 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=30819
These stuffed mini peppers are the perfect summer party appetizer! They’re bursting with bright, zesty flavor, they’re easy to make, and they’re just so darn cute. I already have an affinity for miniature things, so when miniature vegetables come into the picture, I’m automatically on board. I always love making stuffed red bell peppers and stuffed poblanos in the summertime, so when I saw these Organic Mini Sweet Peppers at ALDI, I immediately knew that I wanted to make a stuffed mini peppers recipe. They take everything I love about regular stuffed peppers and shrink it into a miniature, shareable […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/stuffed-mini-peppers/feed/ 8 https://www.loveandlemons.com/four-simple-summer-snacks/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/four-simple-summer-snacks/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:21:24 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=30742
On social media, everyone always talks about the concept of “not a sad desk lunch”… but what about “not-a-sad desk snack?” For me, snacks can get SO boring. Often, at 3pm when my stomach is growling, I reach for a handful of plain raw almonds because that’s all I’ve got (when I’ve already eaten through the roasted ones). And then I’m kind of bummed that I didn’t have something a little more flavorful and that I just wasted a perfectly good snack opportunity. So today – better snacks! Whether you work at a desk or you’re constantly on the go, […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/four-simple-summer-snacks/feed/ 10 https://www.loveandlemons.com/seven-layer-dip/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/seven-layer-dip/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:35:10 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=29626
I have a huge weakness for seven layer dip. Growing up, my mom made it for SO many holidays and gatherings. I’d be sure to grab a seat at the table right next to it so that I could gobble it up, chip after chip after chip after chip. In my family, this was (and still is) called Tex Mex dip. When Jack and I were first dating, he thought this was hilarious, and once I moved down to Texas with him I learned why – this dip is neither Tex nor Mex. In the intervening years, I also learned […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/seven-layer-dip/feed/ 42 https://www.loveandlemons.com/adzuki-beans-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/adzuki-beans-recipe/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:31:28 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=29503
Have you ever tried adzuki beans? If you haven’t, you totally should. Like most bean varieties, they have a host of health benefits. They’re packed with protein and fiber, and they’re even said to promote heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Because of their small size, they cook quickly, and last but not least, they’re delicious! Their unique sweet, nutty flavor is at home in everything from hearty grain bowls to Japanese ice cream. If you’re ready to try them, find my method for how to cook adzuki beans below, along with my all-time favorite adzuki beans […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/adzuki-beans-recipe/feed/ 36 https://www.loveandlemons.com/spiralized-zucchini-vegetable-noodle-soup/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/spiralized-zucchini-vegetable-noodle-soup/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:11:58 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=29251
I always talk about how much I love soup, and now that it’s winter (in Chicago! Ack!), I’m more obsessed than ever. I love making it, I love eating it, I love freezing it… and I love reheating it just to enjoy eating it all over again. There’s never a day that I’m not in the mood for soup – it just makes my body and soul feel so nourished and happy. This blog could have been titled: Love and Lemons and Soup because I first fell in love with cooking by routinely making soup on Sundays. This was an […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/spiralized-zucchini-vegetable-noodle-soup/feed/ 48 https://www.loveandlemons.com/stuffed-sweet-potatoes/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/stuffed-sweet-potatoes/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:39:29 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=28835
For so many years, I didn’t think I liked sweet potatoes. It turns out, I LOVE sweet potatoes and I don’t like marshmallows (which is how they were always served to me growing up). These days, stuffed sweet potatoes are one of my go-to dinner solutions, especially for chilly nights when I’d rather stay inside than head out to dinner. They’re cozy, filling, and easy to make. Plus, the sweet potato acts as a canvas for whatever you’re craving. In the mood for Mexican? Stuff yours with black beans and cumin-spiced cabbage. Craving Greek food? Fill it with quinoa tabbouleh! […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/stuffed-sweet-potatoes/feed/ 31 https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-pasta/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-pasta/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:24:06 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=28632
This creamy vegan pasta is my favorite recipe to make when I’m craving comfort food but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. From start to finish, it takes just over 20 minutes to make, so it’s the perfect weeknight meal. All you need to do is boil the pasta, blend up the sauce, sauté onion and broccoli, and toss it all together. Then, you can sit down to devour warm bowls of noodles and veggies coated with this super creamy vegan pasta sauce. While this sauce looks like a rich cream or cheese sauce, it’s actually a tangy, […]

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