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6 recipes to make you love beans

In the midst of stocking up on limited grocery runs, and a need for more people to cook at home, beans have suddenly gained recognition as the all-stars of the pantry. Here are six recipes collected from Winnipeg's best chefs that make great use of legumes of all varieties.

Pit Beans

Turn canned beans into a sweet and spicy side for barbeques and rib roasts with this recipe from chef Roger LeBleu of Lovey’s BBQ.

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Cassoulet

This hearty, authentic rendition of French cassoulet—a rich mix of white beans, pork, sausage, and duck confit—comes courtesy of chef Tristan Foucault, then-chef of the Peasant Cookery.

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Vegetarian cassoulet

Not a meat eater? You can still enjoy cassoulet with this filling, lentil-packed recipe from chef Ben Kramer, at the time chef at Diversity Food Services.

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Chocolate chili

Put a twist on classic weeknight chili with the addition of local producer Bon Vivant’s chocolate chili sauce.

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Carrot and butter bean soup

This simple and soul-warming soup from owner Marla Bernstein of Bernstein’s Deli has only four ingredients.

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Southwest chorizo soup

Owner Dave Schultz of Saucer’s Cafe provided this recipe for a piquant, bean filled chili-like stew punched with Southwest flavour from chipotle and chorizo.

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