Bean and Legume

Gribiche, the classic French sauce made of hard-boiled eggs, mustard, and herbs, is tossed with snappy summer beans for a simple but substantial salad.

All the flavors of a samosa with none of the deep-frying. A cheesy, spiced potato filling folded into whole wheat tortillas is the best double-carb mashup.

Sweet-sour peppers meet crispy chickpeas, torn croutons, and a creamy swoosh.

It’s excellent at any temperature and sturdy enough to make ahead.

This refried-bean-slathered gordita with all the fixings is a Mazatlán specialty.

A twist on the classic Tuscan soup, this version features blended sautéed kale, which turns the whole bowl a bright, spring-y green.

A little spicy, a lot comforting.

Staring down a bare pantry and fridge? This one-pot wonder—which pairs protein-rich chickpeas and briny olives and capers with tender orzo—will save dinner.

Inspired by the flavors of qorma-e-sabzi, an Afghan spinach stew, this simple soup relies on pantry staples and a box of frozen spinach.

Golden lentil dumplings dunked in creamy yogurt and topped with chaat masala.

Plump white beans create a luscious broth combined with lemon zest, onion, garlic, and celery. A stealthy knob of butter adds just enough richness.

Level up your weeknight dinner game with this fragrant, veggie-packed stir-fry. 

Bust out the cinnamon sticks for this simple, cozy one-pot braise—they’ll imbue the dish with a gentle warming flavor over 4 hours of hands-off cook time.

This aromatic curry starts with a base of puréed onions—a simple way to harness punchy allium flavor with none of the chopping and tears.

A hearty, wholesome twist on the classic, with brown rice, canned beans, and mushrooms.

Imagine chicken pot pie in half the time. All the same flavors come together in a quick soup—no assembly required.

This rustic French soup is perfect cold weather comfort food—best made a day in advance and reheated to serve.

All markers of good paella—saffron, sausage, shrimp, crispy rice on the bottom—with the time-saving advantages of fried rice.

Neither a tamale nor a pie, this cozy Tex-Mex casserole is a mash-up of beefy bean chili and homemade cornbread.

Inspired by Japanese goma-ae and French almandine, this creamy almond butter–based sauce clings to steamed crisp-tender green beans for a speedy side dish.