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…
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…
Peanut Butter Chickpea Energy Bites
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, cooked 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth, all-natural 1/3 cup honey 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch salt 1 1/4 cup oat flour 1/3 cup chocolate chips, mini Instructions First place chickpeas, peanut butter, and honey in a food processor and blend for about a minute on high or until the mixture is smooth. Then, add in cinnamon, vanilla…
Pappy’s Small Red Beans
Ingredients: 1 pound Pappy’s Small Red Beans 8-10 cups water or chicken broth 1/2 cup cooked, diced bacon and/or ham (optional) 1 small white onion, diced 1 clove garlic, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt Hot cooked rice Total time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Yield: 6-8 servings…
Chef Alli’s Chicken and White Bean Soup
Ingredients 1-2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (may substitute chicken thigh meat, if preferred), cooked and shredded 1 Tbs. good olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced (may substitute 1 Tbs. dehydrated onion flakes) 1 tsp. each cumin ans dried oregano leaves 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, with juice 2 cups cooked 21st Century…