The versatility of beans

In kitchens on the home front and in restaurants around the world, the popularity of beans is increasing, evidenced by the presence of beans in soups, stews, casseroles, salads, breads, salsas and other main course dishes. Beans, recommended as a part of a healthy diet, are high in fiber, low in calories, and are a good source of potassium, zinc, magnesium and calcium.

If you like beans, also an excellent source of iron and B-complex vitamins, and want to include more in your diet, try some of these recipes that reveal the versatility of beans.