Three Common Misconceptions About Beans
Beans are a common staple in many diets, but most Americans don’t eat enough of them. Hailed as one of nature’s best superfoods, beans are high in protein and fiber and low in fat. They don’t contain any cholesterol, they’re gluten-free, and they also contain important vitamins and nutrients your body needs to stay healthy….
Yellow Split Pea Cheesy Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes Servings 8 cups Ingredients 1 lb. pasta rotini or pasta of choice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable; divided 1 cup split peas, yellow uncooked 1/2 cup onion roughly chopped 3 tbsps butter 1/2 cup yogurt Greek 3/4 cup cheese of your choice; shredded salt to taste springs thyme fresh Instructions Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, toss with olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside. Rinse the…
Four Ways To Make Over Your Meals With Dried Beans
Unless you’re a vegetarian or you already eat beans on a daily basis, chances are, you may have a rather narrow focus when it comes to cooking with beans. There are the usual beans and rice, bean soup, pork and beans, and don’t forget chili. If you take a more global perspective, then you might…
Cooking With Beans: Breakfast Ideas
By now, most people have heard about the health benefits of beans. Not only are they a good source of plant protein, but they’re also high in fiber and many other beneficial nutrients like potassium. Although you might know that beans are good for you, many people struggle with how to prepare dried beans. It’s…
Beans: Are They Vegetable or Protein?
If you’ve ever stopped to think about beans and where they come from and the nutritional value they offer, you might be wondering — are beans considered a protein food or a vegetable? The fact is, beans are a very special type of food that is technically classified as a vegetable which also happens to…
A Beginner’s Guide To Eating More Beans
If you’re like many people who are trying to make better diet and lifestyle choices, then you’ve probably heard of the benefits of eating more plant-based protein such as beans, peas, and lentils. Not only are they a good choice for high-quality protein, but they are packed with fiber and nutrients our bodies need. In…
Orange French Toast
Ingredients 1 cup orange juice 3/4 cup chickpea flour 2 tbsp sugar, pure cane or coconut 1/2 tsp cinnamon 8 slices bread, sourdough, French bread or bread of choice coconut oil, or other neutral oil, for greasing maple syrup, pure; for serving powdered sugar, for serving; organic Instructions Preheat griddle according to manufacturer’s instructions. If using stovetop skillet, set aside and heat over medium to…
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Ingredients DRY: 1 cup flour, white whole wheat 1/2 cup chickpea flour 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1 cup blueberries, fresh 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt WET: 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsps coconut oil, melted 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened Instructions First, preheat to 350ºF and spray an 8×8 inch square pan with coconut oil cooking spray. Place all…
Blueberry Lemon Loaf
Ingredients 5 tbsp butter, salted; melted 1 cup white beans, pureed 1 1/2 cups sugar, granulated 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 cup flour, all-purpose 1/2 cup chickpea flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 cup blueberries Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, white bean…
Sweet Pea Pancakes
Ingredients 2 1/2 cup pancake mix 1 cup water 1 cup split peas, yellow, cooked and well drained 1/4 cup honey, or brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter syrup, optional topping Instructions Add pancake mix to medium sized bowl. Slowly stir in water until well mixed. In a separate medium sized bowl, add yellow peas and mash…