Ep. 172 | 3 Simple Ways To Help You and Family Enjoy More Beans [+ get Recipe & Meal Ideas!]
Sep 29, 2026
Have you been plant-based eating, but haven’t used or cooked much beans in your dishes yet? You’ve never been a fan of beans growing up, and your spouse and kids don’t seem to like them either. You did try serving a dish or two with beans in the past, but the kids ended up picking out the beans and leaving them uneaten on their plates. So, now what?
I want to help you with this challenge. So in this episode, let’s look at 3 simple strategies you can start using today to integrate health-boosting and nutrient-rich beans into your own and your family’s meals. I hope you’ll feel inspired and excited to try out the meal ideas shared in this episode to begin to make your meals more plant-powered. I’ll meet you on the inside!
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Episode Highlights & Key Timestamps:
- [1:44] How you and your family’s diet transition can be smoother and more successful
- [3:07] Do you or loved ones find eating and enjoying beans a challenge? Others are too
- [4:09] Why I’m doing this podcast episode on beans
- [4:43] Strategy 1: try it in a different form
- [6:15] Strategy 2: Blend the beans into a soup or sauce
- [7:01] Strategy 3: Use some beans in a dessert, snack or treat!
- [8:29] An action step you can take
- [8:46] Where you can get more customized guidance and support for your diet transition
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Related Links:
Fudgy Vegan Sweet Bean Blondies Recipe:
https://www.plantnourished.com/blog/fudgy-vegan-sweet-bean-blondies-2023-06-27
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