I started a Relief Society interest group (Cooking) and we shared recipes and cooking techniques. One time we focused on beans. Here is one of the recipes that we sampled.

1 family-sized package lemon or lime Jello
3 Tablespoons vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
2 dashes Accent
1 Tablespoon onion, minced
2 Cups cooked, tender, but firm pinto beans (salted as desired)
½ Cup chopped green sweet pepper
½ Cup chopped pimento
medium tomato, peeled, sliced

Garnish: lettuce leaves, stuffed olives, salad dressing, paprika, and additional pinto beans.

Prepare jello as directed on package, using vinegar as part of liquid and adding salt and accent. Set aside to cool. Place a small piece of pimento in the center of individual molds or several pieces in the bottom of a lard mold. Add pinto beans to cover bottom. Sprinkle chopped green peppers and minced onion over beans. Add remaining beans. Top with tomato slices. Pour cooled jello mixture over ingredients until tomato slice is covered. Chill until firm. Unmold onto lettuce leaves and add garnishes. This is a very pretty addition to any meal and could be used as the main dish for a light lunch.