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Beans
Tips and Tricks:
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Many beans need to be rinsed and drained.
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If beans settle to the bottom of the can and are difficult to get out, open the bottom of the can.
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Seasoning mixes are available to add to canned beans.
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Check out the resources for the Healthier US School Challenge Resource Page for lots of great bean recipes.
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Salad Bar ingredient ·
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Add to Pasta Salad
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Mix into rice dishes
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Soup ingredients
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Season with salsa; garlic & cumin; enchilada sauce
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Hearty Minestrone Soup
Black (Turtle) Bean, Canned (100359) - USDA Nutrition Fact Sheet
Menu Ideas:
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Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
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Bean Soup
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Black Bean and Corn Salad
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Chicken Tortilla Soup (White Chicken Chili)
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Cuban Black Beans
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Mexican Lasagna
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Mexican Rice Casserole
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Seasoned Black Beans
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Southwest Chicken Wrap
Great Northern (100373) - USDA Nutrition Fact Sheet
Recipes:
Menu Ideas:
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3-Bean Salad
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
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Tuscan Vegetable Stew
Kidney (100370) - USDA Nutrition Fact Sheet
Recipes:
Pinto (100365) - USDA Nutrition Fact Sheet
Recipes:
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Enchiladas
Refried (100362) - USDA Nutrition Fact Sheet
Recipes:
Menu Ideas:
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Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
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Bean Tostada
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Beany Taco Meat
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Chicken Enchilada Bake
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Mexican Lasagna
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Refried Beans with Salsa
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Tortilla Soup
Vegetarian (100364) - USDA Nutrition Fact Sheet
Recipes:
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