Favorite Bean Sides?

Hi All,

So sometimes I want my veggies pure. I don't want them IN something. For instance... tonight I wanted steamed asparagus with lemon squeezed over it, and baked, mashed sweet potatoes. Knowing that I couldn't make a meal with JUST that I made Emily's Golden Artichoke Chickpea Salad, which I am mildly addicted to. Bada Bing, Bada Boom: MEAL. Or at least it worked for me anyhow.

SO... the question I want to ask is this: What are your favorite Bean Sides? Or do you mostly cook your beans IN something. I sometimes do baked beans, and I have a good easy mexican bean type side, but what else? I am getting bored with my recipes!

Thank you in advance! PS- If you are following this blog and not one of the authors feel free to comment with a recipe! I know you are out there...