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ALL OF THE BEANS.
The Ultimate Guide to Easy Plant-Based and Vegetarian Recipes for Friendsgiving
November 17, 2021
Friendsgiving is all about bringing something new and non-traditional to the table. This year, impress your friends with a few of our favorite plant-based or vegetarian recipes to switch things up.
Since Friendsgiving is usually a week before the real deal, don’t spend your time trying to make the usual Thanksgiving foods. Instead, use this potluck style meal to introduce your friends to new recipes and ideas when it comes to cooking. That’s where beans come in! Beans may not be a typical part of a traditional Thanksgiving holiday spread, but there is certainly room for them at the Friendsgiving table. Beans are gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, an inexpensive form of plant-based protein, and extremely versatile, making them an excellent addition to your Friendsgiving dishes.
With the help of Bush’s Beans, your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving meal is sure to be a success. We have plant-based and vegetarian recipes ranging from appetizers to desserts that are perfect sides for your holiday table that will make everyone feel included. Your guests will be wondering where you’ve BEAN hiding these recipes!
These dishes can go beyond the Friendsgiving table and are easy to make year-round if you’re considering trying out a vegetarian or plant-based diet.
Roasted Garlic Beet Hummus
This Bush's® Chickpeas-based recipe is a great way to incorporate a versatile bean into a delicious Friendsgiving appetizer. The bold reddish-purple color of the beets gives this dip a festive look that will wow your guests. To make this dish plant-based, forgo the feta cheese or use your favorite plant-based feta cheese.
Italian Bean Bruschetta
This appetizer is a flavorful twist on traditional bruschetta using Bush's® Great Northern Beans and only a few other ingredients. This plant-based recipe is quick and easy, taking only 15 minutes to prep, and is packed with flavor. Perfect for entertaining!
Chili Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins from Ambitious Kitchen
This is a great twist on your usual Thanksgiving sweet potato dish using Bush’s® Kidney Beans that add a rich fall flavor. To make this plant-based, use a plant-based plain yogurt or sour cream, maple syrup instead of honey and top it off with your favorite plant-based cheese or no cheese at all. For any guests who prefer meat, top with crumbled bacon for added smoky flavor.
Pumpkin Chili
Whether it’s on your doorstep or in your latte, you know it’s officially autumn when pumpkins are everywhere. This Pumpkin Chili is quick, easy, and a great option for potluck-style Friendsgiving gatherings. It packs a ton of flavor in fewer than 10 ingredients, and thanks to the combination of pumpkin plus Bush's® Pinto Beans in Mild Chili Sauce you’ll get the added benefit of a nutrient-filled dish.
Reduced Sodium Quinoa, Kale and Black Beans
This recipe is a savory side dish that is deliciously different, and even includes dried cranberries, a holiday staple! Bush’s® Black Beans make this a plant-based side that will diversify your Friendsgiving meal. Use Bush's® Reduced Sodium Black Beans for any sodium-conscious guests.
Black Beans Dark Chocolate Brownies
When it comes to Friendsgiving, you can’t skip dessert! Did you know you could make brownies with Bush’s® Black Beans and no one will know the difference? Black beans provide an additional plant-based, vegetarian-friendly protein kick in this decadent recipe while keeping the same delicious flavor of a regular brownie.
Bourbon and Brown Sugar Pumpkin Hand Pies
Nothing says Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving more than a pumpkin-based dessert, and what’s more Fall-like than adding a fun twist with bourbon flavor and brown sugar? This recipe uses ready-to eat ingredients like Bush's® Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grillin' Beans®, canned pumpkin puree and refrigerated pie crust to make a surprisingly quick and interesting dessert. Pretty simple!
