Table 5.

Sensory panel feedback.

Dish Name	Meal	Logic for Including in the Sensory Panel	Quotes About the Dish	Average Overall Acceptability Score 1	Minimum—Maximum (Range)
Strawberry Banana Bean Smoothie	Breakfast	A smoothie gets people thinking outside of the box and in the realm of beans for breakfast. It is also fast and easy to make, improves the healthiness of smoothies, and is versatile because a wide variety of beans can be used in this recipe.	“Interesting combination. A fascinating way to increase protein and fiber in this product.” “Great dish, tastes amazing! Unbelievable that it contains beans!”	4.5	4–5 (1)
White Bean Waldorf Salad	Lunch	Bean salads are quick recipes and make good leftovers to keep on hand. This recipe also showcases adding beans to a dish people may not originally think to add them to, encouraging them to do this with other dishes as well.	“I very much appreciate adding the nutrition benefits of beans to a classic; it enhances flavor and nutrition.” “This is so good. I would eat this for three meals a day. I didn’t think beans belonged in a Waldorf, but they DO.”	4.75	4–5 (1)
Olive Bean Dip	Snack	This is a very simple, quick dip that can be made with pantry staples and fits into most schedules. It is flexible and can be prepared with almost any bean.	“I think this is one of the most easily acceptable dishes based on how easily it can be introduced into the regular diet.” “Would love to see some fresh greens or chunks of olives.”	4.18	3–5 (2)
Turkey and Bean Skillet	Dinner	A recipe that demonstrates adding beans to a meat dish to boost nutrition and fiber and can also help cut food costs.	“Very good as is—I would add tomatoes for acid, liquid and color.” “Small preference things here—more color, texture, and spice.”	4.17	1–5 (4)

¹ A score of 5 indicates extremely satisfied and 4 somewhat satisfied. Overall acceptability scores for all the dishes fell within this range and were ranked as satisfying by panelists.