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.
![Pit Beans by Chef Roger LeBleu of Lovey's BBQ and Smokehouse](https://i0.wp.com/peguru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Pit-Beans.jpg?resize=468%2C300&ssl=1)
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.
![Cassoulet by Chef Tristan Foucault of Peasant Cookery](https://i0.wp.com/peguru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Cassoulet.jpg?resize=468%2C300&ssl=1)
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.
![Vegetarian Cassoulet by Ben Kramer of Diversity Food Services at the University of Winnipeg](https://i0.wp.com/peguru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Vegetarian-Cassoulet.jpg?resize=468%2C300&ssl=1)
Chocolate chili
Put a twist on classic weeknight chili with the addition of local producer Bon Vivant’s chocolate chili sauce.
![Chocolate Chilli](https://i0.wp.com/peguru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Chili1497-e1519835806727.jpg?resize=468%2C300&ssl=1)
Carrot and butter bean soup
This simple and soul-warming soup from owner Marla Bernstein of Bernstein’s Deli has only four ingredients.
![Carrot and Butter Bean Soup by Chef/owner Maria, Bernstein's Deli](https://i0.wp.com/peguru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Carrot-and-Butter-Bean-Soup.jpg?resize=468%2C300&ssl=1)
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.
![Southwest Chorizo Soup by Dave Schultz of Saucer's Café](https://i0.wp.com/peguru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Southwest-Chorizo-Soup.jpg?resize=468%2C300&ssl=1)