Mary Berg, the queen of budget-friendly cooking, is back this Sunday with an episode dedicated to the humble bean. In “Going to Beantown,” Mary demonstrates the versatility and nutritional power of this often-overlooked ingredient, transforming it into a surprising array of dishes. Forget boring bean salads; Mary’s got Black Bean Brownies that pack a chocolatey punch, a completely vegan Linguini with White Bean Cream Sauce that will satisfy even the most ardent dairy-lover, and Pizza Beans, a cheesy topping made from jazzed-up dried butter beans, perfect for transforming store-bought pizza dough into a gourmet treat.
And for those who think chickpeas belong only in hummus, think again. Mary uses pan-fried chickpeas as croutons in her Tahini Caesar Salad, proving that with a little creativity, even the most basic ingredients can become culinary stars. “Mary Makes it Easy” airs this Sunday, March 9th at 11:00 AM on Food Network. So, grab your can opener and get ready for some bean-based inspiration.
