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    Home » Side Dish Recipes

    Grains and Legumes Recipes

    My very favorite Grains and Legumes Recipes feature everyone's favorites oatmeal, beans, quinoa, lentils, and much, much more.

    • A spoonful of Kidney Bean Salad.
      Old-Fashioned Kidney Bean Salad
    • A Garden Harvest Polenta Stack with polenta, tomato, eggplant, basil and cheese.
      Grilled Garden Polenta Stacks
    • A plate of Layered German Spaetzle Casserole along with a casserole dish in the background.
      Layered German Spaetzle Casserole
    • A delicious looking bowl of Italian Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
      Italian Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Soup
    • A bowl of Chickpea and Carrot Hummus surrounded by vegetables.
      Roasted Chickpea with Carrot Hummus
    • A purple bowl filled with a serving of Black Bean Soup and topped with avocado and sour cream.
      Black Bean Soup
    • A closeup photo of a heart-shaped Black Bean Brownie
      Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
    • An oval brown bowl filled with Barn Dance Bean Dip and a hand holding a chip.
      Beef and Bean Barn Dance Bean Dip
    • Triangle slices of Chocolate Chip Chia Seed Baked Oatmeal.
      Chocolate Chip and Chia Seed Oatmeal Cookie Bars
    • A tortilla chip sticking out of a bowl of black eyed pea salsa with lime wedges on top.
      Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
    • Cheesy Mexican Bean Dip Recipe with Chips
      Cheesy Mexican Bean Dip
    • A few carrot sticks in a bowl of White Bean and Artichoke Hummus along with a lime slice.
      Homemade White Bean and Artichoke Hummus
    • An closeup photo of Coconut Oil Granola with oats, cashews, pistachios and dried cranberries.
      Homemade Coconut Oil Granola
    • A black bowl filled with a serving of French Onion Lentil Soup with homemade croutons on top.
      French Onion and Lentil Soup
    • A colorful salad of Spinach, Chickpea, and Red Pepper on a white and red plate with cucumber.
      Spinach, Chickpea and Red Pepper Salad
    • A hand holding a serving spoon filled with farro and onion casserole.
      Cheesy Farro and Onion Casserole
    • Closeup photo of western spaghetti chili on a serving plate.
      Spaghetti Western Chili Casserole
    • Cheesy Corn and Black Bean Dip in a casserole dish topped with scallions.
      Cheesy Corn And Black Bean Dip
    • A glass bowl filled with Italian Shell Pasta Salad.
      Italian Shell Pasta Salad
    • A spoon full of French Onion Mac and Cheese being served.
      French Onion Mac and Cheese
    • A bowl of black-eyed pea chicken chili with avocado and sour cream.
      Black-Eyed Pea Chicken Chili
    • A blue bowl filled with Baked Bean Soup with Beef and Bacon along with a spoon.
      Baked Bean Soup with Beef and Bacon
    • A white plate in the foreground filled with Mexican Mac and Cheese along with green onions.
      Mexican Mac and Cheese Casserole
    • A white bowl filled with chilled French lentil Salad.
      Chilled French Lentil Salad
    • A black bowl filled with colorful Brown Rice Stir Fry and some chip sticks.
      Stir-Fried Brown Rice
    • A zucchini filled with taco ingredients.
      Taco-Filled Zucchini Boats
    • A bowl of Eggplant and Chickpea Hummus on a colorful tablecloth.
      Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Hummus
    • Oats & Grains Recipe Roundup 2018 for Friday's Featured Foodie Feastings | Kudos Kitchen by Renee
      Oats and Grains Recipe Roundup
    • A bowl full of Mexican Street Corn Risotto with cheese and scallions on top.
      Mexican Street Corn Risotto
    • A pretty green and white bowl filled with Couscous Salad with Feta and Asparagus.
      Greek Couscous Salad with Feta and Asparagus
    • A small white bowl filled with Calico Beans.
      Calico Baked Beans with Beef and Bacon
    • A Farro Salad with Peas in a glass bowl topped with mint.
      Farro Salad with Peas, Mint and Feta
    • A pretty white bowl filled with Shrimp, asparagus and brown rice.
      Saucy Shrimp and Asparagus
    • A hearty slice of Mexican Turkey Taco Lasagna on a yellow plate with a fork.
      Oven-Ready Turkey Taco Lasagna
    • A delicious looking mug of Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham Hocks with a spoon on the side.
      Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham Hocks
    • A green bowl filled with Smoky Beer Chili along with a spoon and a dollop of sour cream.
      Smoky Beer Chili
    • A green bowl filled with Brown Rice and Beans along with a spoon.
      Mexican Brown Rice and Beans
    • A white bowl filled with Asparagus and Pea Risotto along with shards of Parmesan cheese on top.
      Asparagus and Pea Risotto
    • Two Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies on a plate with orange slices.
      Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies
    • A round tan casserole dish filled with Hoppin John side dish with a wooden spoon.
      Hoppin' John
    • Pumpkin Shape Biscuits with Butternut Squash Chili
      Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili
    • A blue bowl filled with chilled Orzo Pasta Salad with Corn and Blueberries.
      Orzo Pasta Salad with Corn and Blueberries

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    • Four Caprese Sausage Sandwiches on a platter with tomatoes and fresh basil.
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