Easy Beans (eBook)

Beans: hearty and heart-healthy, they're also satisfying, inexpensive, nutritious, and more versatile than you might think!Beans are an excellent everyday meal option; they're easy to make the main focus of a meal, or to sneak into something for an extra nutritional boost. At a time when more people are eating less (or no) meat, beans are an excellent source of protein. The 40 recipes in this collection feature a variety of beans, both dried and canned, for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. In Easy Beans, you'll learn the difference between pulses, legumes, and beans; how to soak, sort, and store dried beans; how to use spices to add flavor to bean dishes; and yes, even how to avoid potential unwanted side effects of enjoying beans. Including beans regularly in your diet is easy with these simple recipes for every meal of the day.Recipes include:Lentil and Oat Granola with Coconut and AlmondsVietnamese Black Bean Sticky RiceEdamame Fritters with Parmesan and MintVegan Black-Eyed Pea JambalayaRed Lentil Stew with Dried ApricotsCauliflower and Lima Bean GratinDried Cherry Pilaf with Chickpeas and PistachiosBean Bourguignon (with or without beef)Coconut Curry Split Pea DalPinto Bean Enchiladas with Zucchini and SpinachThai Peanut Soba Salad with Edamame and Pan-Seared Salmon