by Admin | Apr 10, 2020 | Legumes
White Bean Pure MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 10 minutes with cooked beans One of the most useful bean preparations there is, this pure can serve as a side dish, sauce, spread, or dip (and is great as an appetizer served with bread or pita chips and carrot and celery sticks...
by Admin | Apr 10, 2020 | Legumes
Refried Bean Dip MAKES: At least 8 servings TIME: 10 minutes with cooked beans A basic bean dip that’s great with tortilla chips, though you could serve it with almost anything: raw sliced vegetables; grilled, broiled, or fried tofu cubes; pita, toast, or...
by Admin | Apr 9, 2020 | Legumes
Hummus MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 15 minutes with cooked chickpeas A Middle Eastern classic that’s become a standby dip or spread in many homes in the United States, hummus has that distinctive chickpea flavor mixed with the nuttiness of tahini. Make it as...
by Admin | Apr 9, 2020 | Legumes
Chickpea Fondue MAKES: 6 to 8 servings TIME: 20 minutes with cooked chickpeas Throughout the Mediterranean, chickpeas are often pured to make rich sauces, and that’s the idea behind this wonderful spin on fondue. When you cook chick-peas yourself (which is what...
by Admin | Apr 9, 2020 | Legumes
Mashed Favas MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 1 hour A true Mediterranean classic, a perfect use for favas, and a great mashed potato substitute, with lots of possibilities; see the list at right. Other beans you can use: limas, gigantes, or cranberry beans. 8 ounces...
