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There are many different types of beans such as kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans (chickpeas). They are available in dry, canned, and frozen forms. These foods are excellent sources of plant protein, and also provide other nutrients such as iron and zinc.


dry beans on a spoon Dry Beans - The Perfect Staple for Every Pantry
black-beans Enjoy More Dry Beans
high fiber foods Fitting in the Fiber
lentils and beans How to Add Legumes to Stretch Your Meals
assorted dry beans for cooking from scratch How to Cook Dry Beans from Scratch
different-types-of-protein Making the Most of Your Protein Dollars
Grocery bag and shopping list Stretching Your Family Food Dollar
bean stew in a bowl, rice and salad on the side Bean Stew
beef empanadas Beef Empanadas with Freezing Directions
beet and chickpea salad Beet and Chickpea Salad
Black Bean Lettuce Wraps Black Bean and Veggie Lettuce Wraps
burrito-bowl Build-Your-Own Burrito Bowl
Cheesy Pork Stuffed Bell Peppers Cheesy Pork Stuffed Bell Peppers
Chicken with rice, potatoes and beans. Chicken & Rice
Chicken pasta salad in a bowl Chicken Pasta Salad
Bean dip with vegetables Chili Bean Dip
Colorful Taco Salad Colorful Taco Salad
Quesadillas Easy Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Black Bean Brownies Easy Black Bean Brownies
Garlic Chickpea Dip Garlic Chickpea Dip
Mango Tango Black Bean Salsa Mango Tango Black Bean Salsa
mediterranean salad Mediterranean Salad
Chicken Tortilla Soup Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Super Quick Beans and Rice Super Quick Beans and Rice
hummus dip with vegetables Super-Duper Easy Hummus
Surf's Up Tacos Surf's Up Tacos
Quesadillas on a plate Sweet Potato Quesadillas
sweet potato hash Sweet Potatoes and Black Bean Hash
Three Bean Chili Three-Bean Chili
Tostados Tostados
turkey salsa soup Turkey Salsa Soup
White Chicken Chili White Chicken Chili
Zucchini and Kidney Bean Salad Zucchini and Kidney Bean Salad

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