Many years ago, my vegetarian sister had a boyfriend whose mother served her “bean loaf” when she went to their home. Its dreadful, unappetizing name was nothing like its wonderful flavor, so my sister and I renamed it “chickpea pie.” The chickpea pie recipe stuck around for much longer than the vegetarianism (and the boyfriend). I sure wish I could find that recipe again. Chickpeas, like peanuts and lentils and edamame (soybeans), are a type of bean. Continue reading
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YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Slow And Steady Wins the Race (2 vegan, 1 turkey)
Now that the cold weather has moved in, I thought it would be nice to talk about slow oven cooking. As often happens when food cooks overnight in my oven, its extraordinary fragrance awakens me periodically throughout the night. You have to try it to believe it; the smell is amazing. It’s impossible to go wrong with slow oven cooking. The flavors caramelize and blend to become complex and satisfying. Although it is true that eating well takes more planning, it does not take more time. In the case of slow oven cooking, it actually takes less, and all these recipes can also be made in a crockpot set to low. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Simply Black Bean Soup
Sometimes you need to get something on the table pronto-quick-fast! This delicious black bean soup is for those times. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Black Bean Brownies
Definitely on a roll here with desserts (especially brownies)! It happens.
I am a huge fan of black-bean brownies. I owe this to two facts: First, I am a big fan of beans. And secondly, I love brownies. So there you have it. In case you are wondering, the beans in this recipe cannot be tasted at all, so feel free to make this for children and skeptics. They will NEVER know, unless you tell. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Smoky Tofu and Black Bean Chili
You probably know that I’m a big fan of beans! Rich in both fiber and protein, they are truly the magical fruit. Here’s an unusual recipe in that it features not just one but TWO (black beans and tofu, from soybeans) different kinds of beans! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Spicy Black Bean Soup
I’m trying to get you to eat more beans, in case you can’t tell. Peasant food, rustic. Old-fashioned. From the old country. Why did they eat so many beans? Beans are the only food on the planet that’s rich in both fiber and protein. This makes them very special, filling, nutritious. And inexpensive. So eat your beans! Thank you to Mark Bittman, and How to Cook Everything Fast, for the original version of this recipe. If you use canned beans, dinner can be ready in 15 minutes. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Black Bean Nachos Grandes
Feed me! This is for the Super Bowl, in case you were wondering! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Another Kind of Magic Bean Soup — Vegetarian Chili
I love my slow cooker. I even have a bumper sticker that says so.
This is something really terrific — it takes 5 minutes to get ready, all day to cook and fill the house with heavenly smells, and no time at all to bring to the table for a satisfying and wonderful meal. Thank you to Clean Eating Chelsey for her version of Magic Bean Soup. As opposed to this one, from me and Michael Ruhlman. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: October Red Peppers, Spiced & Stuffed
Try this gorgeous fireworks of reds, oranges, and yellows on your tongue, and see what your tastebuds have to say about it! Continue reading