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Move over, hummus, there’s a new dip in town. Content creator Nadia Irshaid Gilbert is sharing the addictively delicious Middle-Eastern dip, Ful Mudammas. Read on for our interview with this multifaceted creator, plus their mouthwatering recipe.

This rustic-style stew contains hearty cannellini beans and turkey sausage for a filling meal.

This vegan lasagna may taste decadent, but it’s actually a lightened-up version of traditional cream-heavy varieties. Relying on heart-healthy beans and nuts and loaded with mineral-rich greens, this one-pan wonder is exceptionally satisfying.

Why splurge on infused oils when you can so easily (and inexpensively) make your own? Here, we quickly heat sage and garlic in oil to add herbaceous notes to the cauliflower and greens.

Store-bought sauce can be filled with added sugar, unnecessarily high levels of sodium or excessively refined oils. The solution? Make your own.

Smoky flavor of fresh watermelon over tasty greens, feta cheese and white beans makes an antioxidant powerhouse of a salad.

Don’t be fooled by the simple ingredients list in this salad – it has big flavor from crunchy pine nuts and fragrant fresh basil. A mandoline helps slice the zucchini as thin as possible, but you can also use a knife if you prefer. For added color, try adding cherry tomatoes if you have some on hand.

Satisfy your taste buds and save time in the kitchen with this sophisticated yet simple sage-infused chicken. Garlic and beans dress up collard greens to complete this nutritious and unique Clean Eating recipe.

Soak beans overnight. Drain, rinse well and boil with fresh water until soft throughout. Use cooked beans as is, or use onion, garlic and spices to add layers of flavor as we did with our spiced refried bean recipe below. Use it as a delicious base for protein-packed burritos, taco salads, grain bowls, dips and sloppy Joes.

Our tangy balsamic chicken is the ultimate quick-fix protein that offers maximum mouthwatering flavor alongside crisp beans and meaty mushrooms.

Enjoy garden-fresh spinach and tomatoes all tangled up in whole-grain noodles and just one pot to wash tonight.

Miso-brushed cod is served over brown rice, beans and easy roasted yams for a complete meal. Customize it by adding sliced avocado or shredded carrot, or by substituting another protein such as chicken or shrimp.

White rice is swapped out for brown in our healthier version of this classic Latin American dish. Protein-rich ground turkey turns it into a complete meal.

Quick and soothing, our healthy zuppa Toscana (Italian for Tuscan soup) is a light and refreshingly simple blend of creamy white beans, classic herbs and savory sausage. Serve with whole-grain bread on the side.

Mexican food often gets pegged being unhealthy, but our Mexican stuffed bell peppers prove the contrary! We’ve doubled up on fiber-rich beans and sweet corn while still packing in juicy beef, so you get all the flavor with less fat. Serve with lime wedges and brown rice or quinoa.

A classic dish that can be used as a main or as a side, our Mexican-style black beans are lightly seasoned with cumin, coriander and oregano.

The subtle sweetness of roasted red pepper pairs perfectly with succulent grilled shrimp in this cozy 10-minute soup. Enjoy with a side of crispy garlic toast!

Nutty-tasting quinoa adds texture to a backdrop of creamy rich-tasting beans. A dash of smoky chipotle pepper gives this chili a meaty quality without all the fat.

This determined reader ditched the fatty salad dressings and greasy chips for a healthy potluck favorite that leaves her friends and family begging for more!

In Latin America, a picadillo usually consists of finely chopped well-seasoned meat and vegetables served alongside a bed of rice. Here, we've transferred the concept to the soup pot to spice up your cold winter nights.

Brimming with fresh ingredients, this simple side comes courtesy of Las Vegas chef Shawn McClain.

Sweet and savory worlds collide in this hearty gluten-free soup, with thin ribbons of chard and chunky navy beans providing sustaining fiber.

Readers fell hard for this recipe the second it was published, thanks to its 27-minute total time, loads of veggies and bulgur and a curried coconut undertone that sends your taste buds to Cloud Nine!

The ultimate healthy comfort food! Nonfat evaporated milk and reduced-fat cheese make this dish rich and creamy while keeping the overall fat content low and protein levels high.

We bake a pear along with our beans and opt for honey and ginger in lieu of molasses, giving our budget-friendly beans a fresh chewiness not found in traditional recipes.

We've loaded our meatless burgers with flavor and texture from crunchy almonds, smooth chewy bulgur, aromatic shallots and garlic, and a sweet-peppery strawberry sauce.