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Beans & Lentils
A collection from the Robin & Willow kitchen
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Red Mujaddarah with Lentils and Bulgur
Soft lentils and silky tangles of sweet olive-oil onions make a deeply savory Lebanese pantry dinner and one of my favorite recipes of 2026.
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Love Pasta e Fagioli and Minestrone? Julia Turshen’s “Minestrone-ish” Gives You Both
Love pasta e fagioli and minestrone? Julia Turshen’s hearty, nourishing soup gives you both with beans, pasta, cabbage, and lemony breadcrumbs.
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Brothy Chili with Tomatillo and Greens
Bright, brothy, and deeply flavorful, this chili brings tomatillos, poblanos, white beans, greens, and richly seared meat together in a vibrant, fresh bowl.
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Jammy Caramelized Beans with Tomato & Cabbage
Deeply browned cabbage, creamy white beans, and jammy tomatoes bake into a cozy, tangy, caramelized skillet dinner that’s simple, hearty, and full of big flavor.
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Roasted Acorn Squash Bowls with Spiced Chickpeas (Plant-Based)
Roasted acorn squash filled with warmly spiced chickpeas in a rich tomato sauce—easy, cozy, caramelized, and bold enough to steal the show.
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Roasted Smoky White Beans and Cauliflower
Paprika-stained, aioli-swaddled roasted cauliflower and smoky white beans—crispy, bold, and bursting with vibrant flavor. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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High-Protein Smashed Edamame-Avocado Toast (Ready in 10 Minutes!)
Smashed Edamame-Avocado Toast — A bold, protein-packed upgrade to classic avocado toast. Creamy, satisfying, and ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack—versatile, irresistible, and downright delicious.
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Persian Hummus with Spiced Minced Ribeye
Persian Hummus with Spiced Minced Ribeye – A silky-smooth hummus topped with aromatic, spiced ribeye. This high-protein Persian-style dish is perfect for dipping, sharing, and craving again and again.
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Lentil Soup for a Spring Break…
Bright and cozy lentil soup for spring! Fresh greens, lemony broth, and a spiced fried bread pairing. Easy, healthy, one-pot meal perfect for meal prep!
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Nourishing Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut and Turmeric
Spiced chickpeas sizzle in garlicky oil, simmer in creamy coconut milk with turmeric and greens, and are topped with fresh mint. Perfect with your favorite starch.
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Braised White Beans and Greens with Parmesan: A Hearty, Healthy Skillet Meal You’ll Love
Cozy, nourishing Braised White Beans and Greens – An easy, protein-packed dinner with white beans simmered in garlic, fennel, and rosemary, mixed with hearty greens, Parmesan, and a bright splash of lemon. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and immune-boosting vitamins for a healthy weeknight meal.
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Brothy Spiced Meatballs and a Zippy Carrot Slaw
Savor juicy, golden-brown spiced meatballs, infused with cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, and simmered in a fragrant chickpea broth. Paired with a zippy carrot and herb slaw that gets even more vibrant and juicy as it sits, this meal captures the fresh flavors of late summer in every bite.
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Super-Easy Chicken Kabobs Paired with a Perfectly Spiced Lentil Salad for Lunch
Juicy, tender chicken kabobs meet a vibrant lentil salad in this quick and easy lunch. The kabobs are packed with flavor and smell irresistible as they cook. Paired with a zesty mustard-dressed lentil salad, soaked with the juices of ripe tomatoes, this combo delivers a hearty, mouthwatering meal that’s simple to whip up and perfect…
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Grilled Moroccan Spiced Meatball Dinner
Experience the zest of Moroccan-inspired meatballs, rich with herbs and spices, grilled to perfection, and paired with a tangy yogurt sauce. Complemented by fresh summer corn sautéed in butter with thyme and lemon zest, and a vibrant chickpea salad, this meal is a quick-to-prepare, flavor-packed delight.
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Grilled Chipotle Chicken with Sweet & Spicy Pinto Beans Dinner
Grilled Chipotle Chicken with Sweet & Spicy Pinto Beans is a versatile, quick, and easy dinner bursting with smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors, perfect when paired with cilantro lime jasmine rice and fresh vegetables.
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Classic Southern Butter Beans
Slow-simmered southern-style Butter Beans create a creamy-like sauce without any cream or milk. This nourishing, comforting, and hearty vegan dish is made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, freezing well, and lasting all week in the fridge.