Tag: Beans

Falafel

View the print-ready version of this recipe. A popular vegetarian street food eaten throughout the Middle East, falafel are deep-fried patties made from ground chickpeas (or fava beans), herbs, and spices. They are traditionally stuffed into a pita or served as part of a mezze platter with Israeli salad, hummus, baba ganoush, tahini sauce, and yogurt sauce. Making falafel at…


The Smoky-Sweet Side Dish I’m Bringing to Every Summer Cookout

No summertime spread is complete without a pot of baked beans. Tender beans slow-cooked in a sweet and smoky sauce pair perfectly with mains from the grill. The trouble is, many baked bean recipes focus on the bacon rather than the beans. Luckily, if you’re serving guests who abstain from pork, or are simply trying…


Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Why I love this recipe: FAST! I can whip these up in less than 20 minutes. Here’s a list of my other favorite meals you can make in under 30-Minutes. Few Ingredients: I always have these basic pantry ingredients on hand! If you want to go the extra mile use…


Chickpeas Are Having a Moment

After centuries of existence as an understated protein powerhouse, chickpeas are having a moment. A staple of cuisine from the Mediterranean, where it was first cultivated, the legume adds depth to curries and is at the root of creamy hummus and fluffy falafel. When roasted and seasoned, chickpeas are a delightful snack, salad topping and…


Here’s the Real Best-Ever Beans Recipe. They’re Dinner-Party Delicious

By Bethany Jean Clement From The Seattle Times Approximately 1,001 bean-related articles came out over the past few years. Topics included which dried beans were optimal to order online in packages you’d wipe down with antiseptic upon arrival, in what way to soak said beans for hours whilst trapped in your own home, and how…


Eating Beans Can Benefit Vascular and Gut Health

Beans, belonging to the legume family, are celebrated as tasty, easy to prepare, nutritious, a good meat substitute, and are even sung about as childhood rhymes. What is it about beans that make them such a magical food? Beans have many health benefits for the human body. Chen Tsung Yu, a Taiwanese nutritionist, offers his…


Losing Weight While Gaining Muscle—These Beans Win Out Over Others

Beans are an important source of protein and good for weight loss and muscle gain. Of the dazzling array of bean products on the market, which of them offers more health benefits? According to Chen Tsung-Yu, a Taiwanese nutritionist, the nutritional components of various bean products can be categorized into grains, vegetables, and proteins. He…


Cool Beans: How to Use These Cheap and Delicious Nutritional Powerhouses in Summer Dishes

When your grocery budget is tight, there are always two things you can count on: beans and rice. These stalwart champions of tiny grocery budgets are affordable, accessible, and nutritious. Beans make a versatile ingredient that can stretch a pound of ground beef into a pot of chili that feeds a crowd. Add a little cheese…


Marinated Beans

The sharp bite of red wine vinegar gives balance to the earthy flavor of beans. Shallots, green onions, and fresh herbs bring a punch of brightness to this simple dish. If you prefer to cook your own beans, substitute 3/4 cup dried kidney beans, soak them overnight in warm water with a pinch of baking…


Fast White Bean, Chorizo, 
and Hearty Greens Stew

TL;DR: Sauté vegetables, then chorizo and tomato paste. Add beans and water 
and cook until thickened and flavorful. Add greens and eat. It has taken maturity to embrace the glorious simplicity of this kind of dinner. My inner critic is prone to telling me that it’s not creative enough or new enough or whatever overachieving…