Garbanzo. Cannellini. Fava. Calypso. Edamame. Adzuki. It's true: beans have the coolest names ever. But besides that, they're also one of nature's most perfect foods. Packed with protein, nutrients, and flavor, you might even call them a vegan's #1 best friend (don't worry, we won't tell the trail mix, veggies, or French fries ). But with so much versatility and variety, where does one begin? Right inside these very pages, that's where. In The Great Vegan Bean Book, author Kathy Hester primes you on everything you need to know about the best way to cook-and eat -every bean you've ever seen (and a few you probably haven't). From soaking times, to cooking times, to what to pur e, to what to saut , you'll be dancing delicious circles around those legumes in no time. Not only that, but you'll also get to try your hand-or is it your mouth?-at some of the tastiest, most innovative bean recipes in this lentil-filled land. From beanalicious burritos, to pretty-pea curry, to legume-laced blondies, you'll be partying protein-style, every meal of the day
In The Great Vegan Bean Book, author Kathy Hester primes you on everything you need to know about the best way to cook--and eat!--every bean you've ever seen (and a few you probably haven't). From soaking times, to cooking times, to what to pur�e, to what to saut�, you'll be a bean and legume cooking master in no time. Garbanzo. Cannellini. Fava. Black. Red. Pinto. Great Northern. Butter. They're one of nature's most perfect foods and certainly one of the most versatile. Packed with protein, nutrients, and flavor, they are the answer (for both vegans and non-vegans) to getting protein into your meals in the most delicious ways possible. But with so much versatility and variety, where does one begin? Right inside these very pages, that's where. There are recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, snacks, and everything in between. Some of the comforting recipes you'll learn to cook in this book: Lentil Quinoa Bolognese SauceLemon Coconut Chickpea MuffinsBlueberry Almond Oatmeal PancakesSmoky White Bean SpreadPumpkin White Bean ChowderVietnamese Rice Noodle SaladBlack-Eyed Peas with Grit CakesDouble Chocolate Devil's Food CookiesNot only that, but you'll also get to try your hand--or is it your mouth?--at some of the tastiest, most innovative bean-forward recipes. From beanalicious burritos, to pretty-pea curry, to legume-laced blondies, you'll be eating beans every meal of the day!
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