This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. All opinions are 100% mine.
It’s a season for grilling and hosting! I love summer for a lot of reasons but throwing an outdoor dinner for friends definitely tops the list.
I tend to keep the menu simple with tried and true recipes with some type of healthy twist. Ingredients are obviously important to me, but so is maintaining the flavors of classic dishes.
You can totally take something like burgers and Baked Beans and give it plant-based spin by switching out the patty (I’ve been loving quinoa + black bean burgers this season!), perfect for meatless nights or the vegetarians in your friend groups. Beans are naturally gluten-free so it’s versatile enough to serve to anyone with special dietary needs. Pairing a savory veggie burger (or any classic burger!) with a slightly sweet/ tangy side dish like BUSH’S® Vegetarian Baked Beans is a fail-proof way to share a sweet + savory combo that hits the spot.
Plus, beans are a nutritional powerhouse – in addition to B-vitamins and essential minerals, every ½ cup serving of BUSH’S Vegetarian Baked Beans packs in 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of plant-based protein. A common question I get about vegetarian diets is where to get enough protein – beans and legumes are a great plant-based source! Protein and fiber is what helps keep you full – you’re less likely to overeat when you fill up on the good stuff like BUSH’S® Beans .
It’s easy to host when you stock up on a few pantry items like beans and use them through the upcoming weeks – it works as a quick side dish for parties or just dinner at home. Just heat everything up and go! I like bumping up the flavors by adding fresh herbs like cilantro right before serving.
Can’t wait to share more ways to use BUSH’S® Beans in the upcoming months! Not only are they the largest branded bean company, but after 110 years, they’re still family owned. I can find them in almost every major grocery store in Chicago, but for the spot closest to you, be sure to check out the store locator here.
