25 Delicious Bean Protocol Recipes You Need to Try — Simple Gold Life (2024)

Recipes

Written By Yazzi | Intuitive Wellness Coach

Yay, you’re trying the bean protocol, but you’re stumped on what to make. It’s okay. It can be overwhelming.

That’s why I put together a list of 25 super yummy Bean protocol Recipes you can whip up any day of the week! Everything included from soups to sandwiches, and even tortillas! 😋

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About the Bean Protocol Recipes

  1. I always make vegan meals and I add my favorite lean animal protein. These recipes are pretty much all vegan, so just add the necessary protein you need!

  2. These are vegan, but if you’re vegan, you still need to add a whole grain like whole grain rice to your meal to complete the protein profile.

  3. I list minor adjustments or recommendations as needed.

Let’s do this!!!

Bean Protocol Dinners & Lunches

Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Love these easy black bean burgers!! If you’re not vegan, you might want to make it a double with a palm-sized 90/10 ground beef patty. And side with a can of rinsed Baked Beans.

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Lentil Bolognese

Talk about delicious dinner in a snap! Again, I would mix with ground beef if you’re not vegan, and I would also remove the sugar no matter what!

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Vegan French Onion Shepherd’s Pie

If you can devour a bowl of Shepherd’s pie you’ll love this yummy French Onion Shepherd’s Pie version too! I precook my chicken and ground beef for the week, so in this case, I would add about palm-size servings of ground beef and mix it in this yummy treat!

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Black Bean and Mushroom Tacos

Who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday!? I sure do. If you’re vegan, a side of rice will be perfect with this dish, but if you’re not vegan add your favorite protein to make it Bean Protocol approved!

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Lentil Wrap

I love everything Mediterranean! I never thought I would replace falafels, but this lentil wrap is a great substitute! If you want to enjoy with the sauce, it’s up to you!

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Lentil Potato Fritters

These are delish!! I actually like them with just regular sriracha and hold the mayo. Mayo-based things are my favorite. This is a perfect bean snack!

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3 Ways to Eat More Beans

Bean Protocol Salads

WhiteBeanSalad

I love to make a batch for the week and enjoy a few bites of this White Bean Salad alone or as a side to a yummy main. Either is a perfect way to enjoy beans. Note that this recipe does call for 1/3 cup of oil. If I’m eating it as a bean snack, I reduce the oil to about 2 Tablespoons. If I’m having it to avoid any constipation, I’ll make the recipe as is and enjoy it at night.

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Warm White Bean Arugula Salad

Who doesn’t enjoy a warm salad! This one is just the bee’s knees, especially with croutons. Perfect for a snack or along with your favorite main dish.

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Tuscan White Bean Salad

Doesn’t this dish look absolutely divine? the better news is that it’s incredibly tasty too! Poach an egg or add an over-easy egg to make this a breakfast meal. Or combine your favorite lean protein.

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Bean Protocol Stews & Curry

Red Beans and Rice

I definitely wouldn’t make this dish every week, but I would enjoy this about once every few months. Plus I would add a lot of side veggies (because veggies are life). All in all a delicious dish!

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Kitchari Recipe

A delicious Ayurvedic recipe using mung beans designed to heal the body.

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Mujadara Recipe

A very simple Middle Eastern dish that you’ll absolutely devour!

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Lentil Chickpea Yellow Curry

I was never a curry person, but after a year on the bean protocol, it’s one of my go-to favorites!! Especially with these yummy cashews for a crunch. Don’t forget, if you’re trying to get rid of bile, hold the cashews, but if you’re on the maintenance plan or if you need help with constipation, cashews are okay.

Bean Protocol Soups & Chowder

The Best Lentil Soup Recipe

I love this recipe because I always have the ingredients on hand, so it’s easy to whip up. Vegans, don’t fret, we use Not Chick-n Cubes or Imagine Vegetarian No-Chicken Broth.

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Vegan Tortilla Soup

YUM!! This is a super tasty soup, but just to warn you, some wouldn’t add coconut milk since it adds extra saturated fats. I don’t care. I enjoy it and so does my belly! Coconut milk is okay to have on the protocol once or twice a month. I actually don’t have any issues with coconut milk.

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Black & Lentil Taco Soup

Im so about this life! I could eat this every week. I happily enjoy this dish with my favorite chips from Food City, which are fresh tortilla chips, but you can also opt for some bean chips.

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Split Pea Vegetable Soup

On chilly days, I either make this dish or Hunter’s Stew! Absolutely yummy and incredibly satisfying and will keep you warm.

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Yellow Split Pea Chowder with Sweet Corn

Alright, this dish is better at night, especially if you’re on the maintenance plan or if you want to ease constipation due to the yummy cashew cream sauce. But man is it yummy, especially with shredded chicken on top.

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A Simple Meal Plan for the Bean Protocol

Bean Protocol Snacks

5-Minute Cannellini Beans

If you’re in need of a quick bean snack, these 5-minute cannellini beans are perfect. Hold the tzatziki if you’re trying to get rid of toxic-bile.

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Crispy Chickpeas

Another perfect snack to have all.the.time! You’ll definitely want to batch these suckers, because they’ll disappear.

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Crunchy Split Peas

Another favorite is perfect for batching. These remind me more of corn nuts than anything. And I like it!

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Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas

I’m a weirdo and can totally eat chickpeas straight out of the can. Well, I rinse them first, but if I’m ever craving something with a little bit more spice, this is my go-to Bean Protocol recipe snack!

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Bean Protocol Dips

Cilantro Black Bean Dip

It’s crazy how fast this Cilantro Black Bean Dip goes!! If you have a big family, double the recipe, trust me! I don’t drizzle with olive oil.

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Split Pea Hummus

I adjusted this recipe to one Tablespoon Tahini and I didn’t add any extra oil just so I could have this as a Bean Snack to get rid of as much toxic bile as possible. It’s still freaking delicious.

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Bean Protocol Tortillas

Split Pea Tortillas

I don’t make these anymore, but they were super helpful during my first six-months on the protocol. I prefer flour tortillas. But these definitely hit the spot when I was trying to get rid of the maximum amount of bile possible.

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There you have it! 25 amazing Bean Protocol Recipes that you can enjoy as snacks, main meals, and more!

What’s your favorite bean protocol recipe? Share it down below!

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FAQs

Can you eat eggs on the bean protocol? ›

I keep it super basic and whole foods-based. I eat mostly plant-based meals, but for the purpose of the protocol have added 1-2 eggs a day to my diet. Every morning I sautee or cook 1 egg, 1/2 cup of beans, and a seasonal veggie of choice.

Can you eat rice on the bean protocol? ›

Can you eat rice or grain on the Bean Protocol? Yes! The only people who should not eat rice or grain are people who are trying to lose weight.

What is the bean cleanse diet? ›

In a nutshell, on the Bean Protocol, you quit sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. I know it's shocking, but if you want to heal, you need to help your body detox from the heavy pollutants. You also eat 1/2 cup of beans, 1/2 cup of veggies and a small serving of protein 3x-6x a day depending on your needs.

Can you eat dairy on the bean protocol? ›

No caffeine (decaf included), no sugar, no alcohol, no processed meats, no dairy, no gluten, and no processed foods.

Do beans heal your gut? ›

“Adding a cup of beans to the usual diet with no other changes in lifestyle, was sufficient to increase the diversity of the gut microbiome and support bacteria that maintain gut health and host health, while competitively reducing resources for opportunistic pathogens,” Daniel-MacDougall said.

Will I lose weight if I eat rice and beans everyday? ›

Combined with the high fiber content, the satiety of these favorite sides makes them great weight-loss foods.

How many beans can you eat in a day? ›

What does “regular bean consumption” mean? The U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommends eating about 3 cups of legumes—like pinto, kidney, or black beans—per week. If you eat about ½ cup of beans every day, you'll meet the weekly Dietary Guidelines for beans.

What does rice and beans do to your body? ›

Together, rice and beans are nutritional magic

Rice and beans, when served together, contain all nine essential amino acids to form a complete source of protein. Both brown and white rice are low in the essential amino acid lysine, but high in the essential amino acid methionine.

Do beans clean out your colon? ›

Beans & Lentils

Lentils, legumes and beans are known to aid digestion and cleanse the colon, but are also a fountain of youth anti-inflammatory food because they are bursting with antioxidants and phytonutrients as well as being one of the richest sources of fiber on the planet.

How to eat beans to lose belly fat? ›

"Beans are an excellent source of soluble fiber, and studies suggest that eating more of them could help fend off belly fat. One easy way to incorporate more beans into your diet is to add some cooked white beans into a smoothie—you'll never know they're there!"

What is the healthiest bean for weight loss? ›

Navy Beans

Regularly eating navy beans may improve certain health parameters, such as body weight, blood sugar, and lipid levels. Their high protein and fiber content could help support weight loss and reduce blood sugar and blood lipid levels.

What foods do you eliminate on gut protocol? ›

While you don't have to remove these specific items from your diet, limits the amounts of the following items will help with your overall gut health: Added Sugars – No more than 10g a day. Caffeine – No more than 200 mg a day. Coffee – Limit to three 8 oz cups of coffee a week.

What to eat with beans to get all amino acids? ›

The combination of beans and rice creates a complete protein. Beans alone and rice alone both lack certain essential amino acids. If eaten together, however, each contributes what the other is missing to form a complete protein.

What beans can you eat on mind diet? ›

Fish: Eat fish at least once per week. It is best to choose fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, trout, tuna, and mackerel for their high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Beans: Include beans in at least four meals per week. This category includes all beans, lentils, and soybeans.

What to eat with beans to prevent bloating? ›

Cumin seeds or ground cumin helps with digestion and is perfect in a soup, curry or dal (lentil dish). Carom seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric and peppermint are other great digestive aids. Cooking beans with a large strip of dried kombu, a Japanese dried kelp, may minimise their gas-producing properties too.

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