beans & pulses
Recipes and ideas with beans and pulses.
Mixed bean salad and grilled Halloumi cheese
Halloumi is a Greek cheese that retains its shape when grilled or cooked. It is a delicious addition to vegetarian meals. It’s worth to add that Halloumi has a slightly salty taste so use salt sparingly in dishes that include this cheese.
Lemon puy lentils & poached eggs
Puy lentils originate from France and have a distinct flavor. They also cook much faster than other varieties.
Lemon black olive hummus
Traditional hummus includes tahini which is the paste that binds the hummus together. I’ve replaced it in this recipe with low-fat yogurt for a reduced-calorie yet still delicious hummus. However, if you prefer replace the yogurt with 2 Tbs of tahini and follow instructions below.
Jamaican black bean stew
A tasty bean stew that is healthy. Besides being a good source of protein, vitamins and iron, as all beans are, black beans are particularly rich in anti-oxidants.
Hearty lentil casserole
Lentils are a good source of iron and protein. Eat them with rice or bread, to get a complete protein, and add a salad or fruit for dessert. Vitamin C helps with absorption of iron.
Baby spinach and chickpea stir fry
Although suitable for the strictest vegetarians, this recipe for spinach and chickpea is an example of a well balanced dish that can please everyone.
Veggie chili
Vegetarian and low fat, the recipe to share with friends when all are dieting.
Tuscan dinner
Sautéed beans with all the Tuscan flavor to make your low GI diet more palatable.
Easy chickpea salad
Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans. As with all beans and pulses, they are high in protein. These protein balance their carbohydrate content. This recipe can be used as a vegetarian main course.