
Main Ingredient - Beans
Created by Karna
Artichokes just make things taste better! Enjoy this high protein, low-fat dip with crackers, pita bread or veggies.
Created by KatherineL
Served with whole-grain rolls, this vibrant salad is a meal in itself. It’s so low in fat and full of antioxidants, you’ll feel healthier just looking at all these cancer-fighting power foods.
Created by ARoettinger
This is one of those Mediterranean-style dishes that are perfect hot, at room temperature, or cold--a wonderful versatility for entertaining. If at all possible, use freshly picked vine-ripened tomatoes and very fresh verdant basil.
Created by KatherineL
This recipe is quick to prepare and delicious served with brown rice and a green salad. It can also be used as a burrito filling. If you enjoy a lot of heat, add more chilies.
Created by KatherineL
Enjoy this low-fat dip with raw vegetables, baked tortilla chips, in a burrito or in the Veggies in a Blanket recipe.
Created by JEckart
This salad is perfect for a warm day or when you want something light yet filling.
Created by Karna
Chana dal is a small relative of the garbanzo bean. It is one of the lowest foods available on the glycemic index and is full of protein and fiber.
Created by KatherineL
These creamy spinach dips are great for a family gathering or as a dish to pass for a holiday cocktail party. Serve it with raw vegetable pieces or chunks of crusty bread.
Created by Karna
You may have eaten dilly beans at a summer pot luck. "Putting up" these pickled beans (or canning) isn't nearly as difficult as you may think! A great way to use all of those beans from your garden or Farmer's Market.
Created by KatherineL
The simplicity and widespread enjoyment of this salad have made it a Cancer Project classic. It has lots of fiber to help move carcinogens and excess cholesterol and hormones out of your body to improve overall health.
Created by KatherineL
Dinner was never so easy! While not considered gourmet, frozen vegetables are often as nutrient rich as fresh vegetables, and sometimes even more so, because they are frozen at their peak of freshness.
Created by KatherineL
This salad is a celebration of color and taste. It may be made in advance and keeps well for several days. It is nearly fat free, which is important when it comes to lowering cancer risk and improving survival.
Created by ARoettinger
As quick and easy as this salad is, it has a sophisticated combination of flavors and textures. Just don’t skimp on the mint! This salad is best served immediately, at room temperature, but it can also be refrigerated and served the following day.
Created by KatherineL
High in fiber and low in fat, this dish is great for lowering cholesterol while enjoying a hearty meal.
Created by KatherineL
Hoppin’ John is a rice and bean salad traditionally served in the southern United States on New Year’s Day to bring a year filled with luck. Eaten any time of year, however, this salad is delicious and loaded with cancer-fighting power-foods.
Created by EllenM
These lettuce wraps are a light and satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
Created by KatherineL
These delicious quesadillas are filling and very quick to make.
Created by Karna
Quinoa and black beans are high in protein, fiber and flavor. This South-of-the-border influenced salad will have you coming back for seconds!
Created by KatherineL
Although quinoa is typically used as a grain, it is actually a seed native to South America. It is high in protein and can be used as an alternative to rice.







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