These 62 Healthy Bean Recipes Will Help Flatten Your Belly

They’re not called “magical fruit” for nothin’! Beans are loaded with digestion-friendly fiber and protein, which can help with bloating while keeping you satiated and making you feel fuller longer. As such, they’re an excellent tool for weight loss, too. Related Stories: The Weight-Loss Hack You Can Use at Every Meal But one of the…

Zucchini Carpaccio with White Beans, Basil & Pine Nuts

Don’t be fooled by the simple ingredients list in this salad – it has big flavor from crunchy pine nuts and fragrant fresh basil. A mandoline helps slice the zucchini as thin as possible, but you can also use a knife if you prefer. For added color, try adding cherry tomatoes if you have some…

Adding Fiber and Protein to Salads Never Tasted So Fresh and Zesty

As a vegetarian, I live, breathe, and sleep protein-packed legumes. So it’s a no-brainer to throw them into just about every meal – even my bowl of morning oatmeal or desserts like chocolate frosted doughnuts. And you’ll never catch me eating a green salad without beans on top, but plain old chickpeas can taste pretty…