Lima Bean Garlic Rice Pasta Recipes

Delicious and Easy

Dried beans really aren't that much more work than canned, and they taste better too.

Tangy veggie side dish.

One word: DELICIOUS! My husband, 4 and 5 year old couldn't get enough! This is my version of a cooking light recipe.

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

In 15 minutes, this easy recipe will take the chill off a cold evening.

Flavorful turkey, wild rice and vegetable soup in a light, cream base.

I love all things kale. When I saw Lacinato Kale (also called Tuscan or Dinosaur kale and Cavolo Nero) on my last trip to the grocery store, I knew I had to buy it and make this dish! I cooked pasta and added it to the dish. My favorites are Bionaturae whole wheat fettuccine and Garofalo whole wheat farfalle. The nutritional value for the pasta is NOT included in the recipe because there are so many varieties, so be sure to include whatever pasta you use as a separate item on your nutrition tracker.

This quick meal is a proven kid-pleaser, especially with the little ones. While this makes enough for six, expect requests for seconds! Because it's got the pasta and beans, it's a great low-cal, low-fat complete meal. Add a salad and you're set.

This is a variation of a Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TWINMOM143 - Skillet white beans, spinach, & tomatoes

I personally do not like the texture of beans over pasta, so I turned the beans into a sauce. I also used fresh tomatoes instead of canned.

This spring time stew is a must have at any Derby party! Traditionally made with pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit, I've added more veggies and lightened the meat. The best part: This is a slow cooker recipe, so the burgoo will be ready when the horses are loading into the gate.

This is a low sodium, low fat, high protein entree. Best served with salad greens. The directions include my own taco mix which reduces the amount of sodium in the recipe. If you are crunched for time or don't have a spice rack, just buy packaged taco mix. I don't like things hot, so IF YOU LIKE IT HOT, add your favorite reduced sodium SALSA!!

Recipe courtesy of the National Turkey Federation, for more like it, please visit www.eatturkey.com

Easy, high fiber! Also, this is GREAT reheated.

7 points per 1 1/3 cup serving

A budget version of the rustic Spanish favorite. An herbed-citrus olive pesto adds color and intensifies the flavor.

An aromatic, filling dish that freezes well - I love this risotto but have halved the portion size since my gastric bypass.

I usually eat it with a small green side salad.

This recipe tries to copy the Olive Garden Minestrone Soup recipe.

Chicken breasts simmered with tomatoes, white beans, red bell pepper and basil. Awesome served over brown rice or whole wheat pasta

Easy Side Dish Recipe

This is a very filling stew I made while cleaning out my cabinets!

Instead of the full fat Cheddar Cheese Cubes I use 1/2 Cup Shredded Fat Free Cheddar Cheese. feel free to use low fat Italian Dressing.
1/2 cup of this salad is 2 Weight Watcher Points

A Yummy Vegan dish Cold or Hot. Great as a lunch meal.