Balancing Bowls
Satisfying Meals for Busy Lives
Beans and lentils are our go-to building blocks—but from citrusy dressings to quick-pickled toppings, every recipe brings something craveable to the table.
Beans Salads For Summer Cookouts
These make-ahead bean salads are summer’s secret weapon—fresh, hearty, and just as good at a backyard BBQ as they are at a picnic in the park.
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The Anatomy of a Bean Salad
Get your ultimate guide to building the perfect bean salad—plus a stash of delicious, ready-to-make recipes to mix and match all week long.
Summer Flavor Boosters
Turn up the taste with these summer-ready flavor boosters—zesty sauces, vibrant dressings, and punchy toppings to level up any bean dish or grilled veggie plate.
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Black Bean Recipe
We make black beans multiple times a month. My kids absolutely love it. We pack it for school lunch all the time and we frequently use it as part of dinner. This is also a very easy recipe to make at volume and freeze portions of it for the weeks to come. It's delicious, we all love it and I am not sure how I would have gotten through the last few years making daycare lunches every day without it.
Cooking with Beans 101
Beans are easier (and tastier) than you think. These simple guides will help you cook them perfectly every time—no fuss, just flavor.
Hummus Love
Homemade hummus just hits different. Explore these easy recipes for smooth, flavorful dips made with chickpeas, kidney beans, and more.
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Salad Recipes
Looking for side salads, you will love white bean salad or lentil quinoa salad with sundried tomatoes and edamame salad
Hey, I'm Nora!
Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. I’m excited to share with you some of what I’ve learned along the way, with a collection of nutritious and satisfying recipes to bring variety and flavor to your table, help you save time, and find joy in the process of preparing meals....
Hand Helds
Hearty handhelds—like chickpea smashes, white bean burgers, and lentil patties—are built for big flavor and easy meals.
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- Harissa Chickpea Stuffed Peppers
- Easy Canned Butter Beans (Simply Sautéed)
- Quinoa Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Citrus Dressing
- Lentil Stew
- Easy Black Bean Soup
- Apricot Almond Snack Bars (No-Bake & Healthy!)
- Chickpea Curry Soup Recipe
- Quick Pickled Celery Recipe
- Easy Recipes Artichoke Quiche (with feta)
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Beans to the Rescue
Satisfying and Stress-Free Meals for Busy Lives
60 flexible recipes, 16 cooking methods, and everything you need to make beans a staple in your kitchen—whether you're a beginner or a longtime bean lover.