The Legume Controversy: Recipes To Solve The Mystery

Legumes are an amazing source of protein, there are so many different types out there to eat. The questions is, what really is a legume? We have gathered together recipes for chick peas, lentils, beans and peanuts, with a particular special focus on vegetarian dishes, but there are so many other legumes out there to try. So many vegetarians out there struggle to find good protein sources, and legume are a great source. Try out one, two, three or even all of the recipes. They are all worth it. Share your favorite recipe in the comments section, we always love to hear more from you!! EnJOY these amazing and delicious legume recipe.

Chick peas:

Chick Peas are a great source of protein and they taste delicious when cooked with curry, like in this Slow Cooker Curried Chick Pea Stew or in a Middle Eastern style Vegetarian Mujadara (pictured above). When paired with a green vegetable, like spinach or chard, such as this Roasted Chick Peas and Chard recipe, the textures are delicious and can be eaten warm or cold. Don’t forget the best and easiest form of eating chick peas. You can roast them and eat them as a Rosemary Roasted Chick Peas snack.

Lentils:

The above Kosher Champagne Sweetened Lentils Recipe can act as a great side dish to meat or fish, but because we are looking to stay strictly vegetarian, you can double it, depending on how many people you are serving, and even add some slivered almonds. You can also try this Lentil Salad which is great for Shabbat or any day of the week, because it can be served at room-temperature or even cooled. If lentils, quinoa and walnuts are your thing, and don’t forget turmeric, this Quinoa and Lentil Salad recipe is for you.

Beans:

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I know beans are a HUGE category and just a few lines can’t do them justice, but this White Bean Soup With Lemon and Garlic Cornbread says it all. It is amazing as a meal, especially paired with the lemon and garlic cornbread, and you can put it on in the morning and leave it on all day. Soup may not be your thing this time of year, so you can try this Black Bean Salad. It has black beans and you can try adding some cheese if you would like an extra protein source. It’s a great recipe for this time of year. For something different, Fava Spinach Cakes are almost like falafel and are based on a recipe by famous chef, Yotam Ottolenghi. We can’t forget about Bukharian Pilaf with Kidney Beans & Carrots. Kidney beans star in this dish but what really makes the dish is cardamom and cinnamon.

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As a note, just to be aware, green beans are not a legume (they are actually a fruit in case you were wondering), so they don’t fit into this article, but we have 41 green bean recipes so have fun!!

Peanuts:

Vegan Thai Lettuce Cups With Peanut Sauce are a big hit this time of year. Peanuts are not known by some to be in the same family as beans, lentils and chick peas, but they definitely are. Peanut, especially the butter, is great when used in a sauce, like in the Lettuce Cups and in this Whole Wheat Pasta With Cucumber And Spicy Peanut Sauce. Peanuts are also delicious in dessert, such as Baked Molasses Doughnuts with Peanut Chews Filling and also in a smoothy (think PB & B Smoothie). For a quick Peanut snack try Sweet Peanut Butter Cereal Bars.

There are so many amazing legumes out there that are filling and delicious, including soybean/tofu, dried chestnut and even butternut according to some. Check out this very informative Wikipedia article on legumes.