Caprese salad is a summer staple, and adding farro and cannellini beans makes it a satisfying main course. Tossed with fresh basil and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, the simple ingredients in this recipe work in perfect harmony.
A traditional falafel has a chickpea base with herbs and aromatics, but lets switch it up a bit! James Briscione uses black beans as the main act, with quinoa for texture. Baking these puppies gives the most satisfying crunch.
Nutrient-packed escarole becomes silky and almost sweet when cooked. It's the perfect partner for whole-wheat pasta, fiber-rich white beans and low-fat chicken sausage in this satisfying pasta dinner.