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mung mash PDF Print E-mail

 

This is another inexpensive and shockingly easy-to-prepare dish from the slow-cooker. It only takes about 4 minutes of your attention (less time than it would take you to order something from the take-out window). My husband surprised me when he got up for thirds!

 
basic beans PDF Print E-mail
 
black bean dip PDF Print E-mail
This is an easy, inexpensive, super healthy appetizer or lunchbox companion. It offers lots of fiber and protein.
 
chocolate beans PDF Print E-mail

The name alone gets kids to try this one! Make sure they see you plopping the chocolate mole (pronounce moe-lay) sauce in the pot. (Trader Joe’s makes a mostly organic one that I’ve used with success.)

 
disappearing veggie beans PDF Print E-mail

 

This is a veggie-filled recipe for kids who refuse to eat any vegetables. Sweet potatoes are super stars in the veggie world, and they add sweetness that kids like.

 
roasted red pepper hummus PDF Print E-mail
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We serve a lot of hummus at our house: it’s a great appetizer, it works well in lunchboxes, accompanied by “little dippers,” and it’s super easy to make. This version provides extra vitamins A and C.