# Beans

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Black Bean Banger Burrito — Quick, Healthy, and Full of Flavor

Nov 5, 2025

Some days you don’t want takeout — you just want something quick, hot, and satisfying. This Black Bean Banger Burrito delivers all that and more: smoky beans, melty cheese, and a crispy tortilla straight from the air fryer. Smart cooking, made simple.

🌽 Southwest Three Sisters Soup

Oct 16, 2025

A warm, smoky soup that honors the harmony of corn, beans, and squash — deepened with saffron, sweetened by a single date, and finished with crispy tortilla rajas. Comfort food for when the leaves start to turn and the light gets low.

🍂 Borlotti Bean Ragu with Pumpkin Gnocchi, Roasted Sweet Potato, Heirloom Tomato & Toasted Pecans

Oct 15, 2025

A fall-inspired ragu that’s part comfort food, part revelation. Creamy beans, roasted vegetables, and golden gnocchi come together under a drizzle of sage butter and toasted pecans.

Ayocote Blanco e Farro Minestra – Italian Soup with Beans, Farro, and Vegetables

Sep 24, 2025

A nourishing Italian-inspired soup made with ayocote blanco beans, farro, zucchini, spinach, and a Pecorino rind. Comforting, healthy, and perfect for a dreary day.

Turkey, Bean & Pepper Jack Quesadilla — A Leftovers Remix

Sep 24, 2025

This Turkey, Bean & Pepper Jack Quesadilla started as a fridge raid and turned into a warm, golden, and unexpectedly perfect lunch. Creamy beans, smoky turkey, melty cheese, and a sprinkle of kosher salt made it the kind of quick bite worth remembering.

My Version of Red’s Bean and Cheese Burrito

Sep 3, 2025

A homemade take on Red’s burritos: Rancho Gordo pinto beans, melty Costco Mexican blend cheese, red onion, and Hatch green chile cream, rolled tight and crisped golden. Air fryer and freezer-friendly.

A Rustic Riff on Scampi Shrimp, White Beans & Ditalini

Aug 24, 2025

A rustic twist on shrimp scampi—creamy alubia blanca beans and ditalini take the place of plain pasta, creating a silky base for buttery shrimp, bright tomatoes, and a little Serrano heat.

Café-Style White Bean & Tuna Toasts

Aug 23, 2025

A cozy café moment at home: creamy alubia blanca beans, rich jarred tuna, and a touch of Serrano heat piled onto buttered English muffins. Light, rustic, and just right for a workday lunch.

Alubia Blanca Pasta e Fagioli (Italian-American Remix)

Aug 20, 2025

Pasta e Fagioli, but make it Italian-American. Pancetta for depth, bacon for smoke, and sweet little alubia blancas that even my bean-skeptic wife loves. Creamy, hearty, and just a touch rebellious.

Chickpea & Farro Italian Wedding Soup Remix

Aug 12, 2025

Mini meatballs, creamy Rancho Gordo chickpeas, farro, and escarole in a rustic twist on Italian wedding soup—with a splash of balsamic to brighten each bite.

Hearty Chickpea & Farro Soup | Rustic Italian Comfort in a Bowl

Aug 6, 2025

Simple ingredients, slow simmer, big comfort. This hearty chickpea and farro soup is Italian-inspired warmth in a bowl.

Orzo with Rancho Gordo Puglia Lentils and Calabrian Chilies

Jul 28, 2025

An Italian comfort dish with Rancho Gordo lentils, orzo, Calabrian chili paste, and a splash of balsamic. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and a kid-approved favorite.