balanced living made simple with Brett Blumenthal
This Italian Vegetable soup with pasta and beans is a great way to warm and fill you up during the cold winter months. You can exchange other vegetables for the ones listed or leave a few out and give your minestrone your own accent. This Mixed-Bean Minestrone Stew is an ample lunch or supper entree with slices of Whole Wheat or Whole Grain bread.
A ‘white-meat’ version of the popular dish, I love this chili recipe. It is really easy to make and can last all week. If you have a family or are cooking for more than one, make a double batch and store in the fridge. The recipe gets better over a couple of days!
Beans are high in soluble fiber, making them great for lowering cholesterol. The following recipe can substitute different types of beans for the chickpeas and black beans.
