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Garbanzo Beans, Edamame & Kidney Beans – This colorful combination is perfect wrapped up in a tortilla with spinach and tomato for a quick and easy plant based lunch or served in lettuce cups for a light and healthy dinner option.

Red Kidney Beans & Sprouts – Add these Kidney Beans and Sprouts to any grain bowl for that extra helping of plant based protein. These also go wonderfully as a flavorful addition to roasted salmon or chicken entrees.

Garbanzo Beans, Peppers and Olives –  Add this as a topping  to chickpea hummus for a quick zip of flavor and serve with warmed pita bread for the perfect snack.

Italian Bean Mix with Mushrooms – This bean salad is the perfect addition of plant based protein to an entrée salad or served on crostini for a quick and easy flavor packed party appetizer.

For easy weeknight meals, keep several jars of Mezzetta Marinara on hand for quick pasta dinners, casseroles and slow cooker recipes.

For a festive look, soak corn in cold, salted water for 30 minutes, drain and remove a piece of husk and use it to tie back the rest. Grill as usual.

Rim your margarita glass with Mezzetta Jalapeño Peppers brine and salt

For a spooky Halloween snack, serve Mezzetta Spanish Queen Pimento Stuffed Olives in a bowl labeled "Edible Eyeballs."

Looking for a fun new pasta salad recipe?  Try adding one of our pitted Appetizer Olives with a drizzle of the oil and seasonal fresh veggies mixed with some pasta.