This recipe will give you enough white bean puree for plenty of leftovers. The savory, hummus-like mixture also makes a great high-protein, high-fiber dip.

1 cup dried white beans, soaked for six hours or overnight in one quart water
1 medium onion, cut in half
3 garlic cloves, cut in half, green shoots removed (more to taste)
1 bay [...]

Toast needn’t be just a breakfast thing. If you’ve got a loaf of wholesome bread on hand, you’ve got the makings of a quick, simple, healthy supper. Cut thick slices, toast them lightly, rub them with a cut clove of garlic, brush with olive oil and then pile something on top. That something can be [...]