Eat Your Beans
By
Jackie Plant
January 06, 2008
Credit:
Rita Maas
Open a can of black beans and turn it into a delish dish your kids will love.
Shrimp & Bean Couscous
Tiny couscous -- a Middle Eastern staple -- cooks so fast that you can have this dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes.
Makes: 6 servings
1 of 6
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Five-Layer Party Dip
Make this appetizer when you invite friends over to watch the football game.
Makes: about 14 servings
2 of 6
Taco Skillet Pie
The jalapeno tomatoes won't be too spicy for your kids; the peppers have been de-seeded to remove most of the heat.
Makes: 6 servings
3 of 6
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Crunchy Bean Salad
Encourage your little ones to count how many kinds of beans are in this side dish.
Makes: 10 side-dish servings
4 of 6
Cheesy Veggie Quesadilla
For a change of pace, we used feta cheese. But it's also fab with shredded mozzarella, Muenster, or mild cheddar.
Makes: 4 servings
5 of 6
Black Bean Soup
We snuck in sweet potatoes -- their beta-carotene will give your child's immune system a boost.
Makes: 6 servings
6 of 6
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