Beans & Legumes

Welcome to the fantastic world of beans and legumes. Known as pulses, these little nuggets of plant protein are the base for so many delicious dishes. They're filling and satisfying, and a vehicle for fantastic flavour.

Feel good about adding more legumes to your diet, from hearty bean soup to the surprising use of lentils in chocolate truffles (yes, really! They're amazing!)

Koshari - and a Trip to Egypt
Chocolate Truffle Cake Pops - with a Surprising Secret Ingredient!
German-Style Sweet and Sour Lentil 'Eintopf' (One Pot)
Maharagwe with Ugali (Red Beans in Coconut Sauce with Cornmeal Slices) : A Taste of Kenya
Mushroom Dal with Brown Rice and Spice Oil (Tarka)
Broccoli Lentil Salad - for the Best of Spring in Wintertime
Eggplant, Kale and Cannellini Bean sort-of-Ratatouille with Poached Eggs
Garbanzo Goulash Pot Pies (or Goulash and Biscuits)
A REALLY Good Basic Hummus Recipe
Rich Creamy Succotash - a Fava Bean and Corn Delight (and a trip to François Lake, 2012)
Chakalaka & Pap: A Taste of Lesotho
Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad and Northern Gardening in the Spring
Instant Pot Bean Soup with Ham
Easy Chana Masala (Curried Chickpea Dish) - Made with Pantry Staples
'Po-lentil-a' with Mushroom Ragu
Four Ethiopian Recipes for a Fantastic Feast: A Taste of Ethiopia
Lentil Garlic Soup
Lentil Taco Tartlets
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas - a Crunchy Snack - and Some Winter Sunshine
Cooking with Kids: Number One Chili (Super Easy Chili Recipe)
Refried Lentil Quesadillas [with Video]
Confetti Crepes with Chocolate Lentil Creme, Toasted Hazelnuts and Fresh Pears
Cooking with Kids: Lentil Sloppy Joes
Rice and Peas (Coconut Rice and Red Beans): A Taste of Jamaica
7 Layer Dip - a Southwest Appetizer for Easy Entertaining (And We're Off to Spain!)
White Bean and Yellow Beet Hummus - a Great Snack for Sailing
Lentil Rice Bowl with Candied Pecans, Cranberries, and Knock-Your-Socks-Off Tahini-Miso Dressing
Lentil Fries with Currywurst Dipping Sauce
Creamy, Cheesy, Lentil Mashed Potatoes
Hearty Sausage, Kale, and Bean Soup - Quick to Make and Packed with Flavour
3-Ingredient Southwest Chickpea Salad
Hearty Golden Lentil Soup to Warm the Cockles of Your Heart (and Fill Your Belly with Goodness)
Fava Beans and Feta: A Taste of Egypt