PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 30-40 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 1-cup servings Dal is a popular dish of Indian origin resembling a thick stew made of split pulses (dried lentils, beans or peas). Lentils provide the important proteins needed in a vegetarian or vegan diet. And...
This hearty one-bowl meal comes together in under 30 minutes.YIELD: SERVES 42½ tsp. toasted sesame oil2½ tsp. whole cumin seeds1 medium carrot, chopped (⅓ cup)1 rib celery, chopped (¼ cup)1 medium leek, trimmed and chopped (white and light green parts)3 cups...
“Eat poor on New Year’s, and eat fat the rest of the year,” goes the saying in the American South, where black-eyed peas are eaten at New Year’s for luck.The peas are said to represent coins and are served alongside greens, which represent paper money. The dish tastes...
Lentils and Potatoes with Curry MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 1 hour You may want to double this recipe so you have some handy in the fridge or freezer, because it reheats beautifully. Don't worry if the potatoes crumble a bit on the second go-round; they will only...
Mung Bean Dal with Apples, Coconut, and Mint MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: About 1 hour, largely unattended Many dals rely on deep flavors, but here's an example of how fresh, bright ingredients can set off the natural heaviness of beans. The result is a hearty dish...
Urad Dal with Poppy Seeds and Cilantro MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 30 minutes, largely unattended The best translation for urad dal is peeled and split black lentils, but that's not quite right either. Never mind; youв'll find them in Indian and Asian markets and...
Stewed Fava Beans with Tahini MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 11/2 hours, largely unattended Cooked beans and tahini always make a great combo, with real depth, richness, and incredible flavor. This mix can also be pured and served as a dip with toasted pita chips, like...
Flageolets, French Style MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 1 to 2 hours, largely unattended Flageolets, the small pale green beans that are actually immature kidney beans, are adored in Western Europe and are known for their delicate flavor. The addition of cream simply...
Black Beans with Orange Juice MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes with cooked beans An odd-sounding combination, but trust me, a delicious one. The sweet acidity of the orange juice works nicely with the earthy flavor of the black beans. Using a fruity red wine...
Chili non Carne MAKES: 6 to 8 servings TIME: About 2 hours, largely unattended A straightforward and delicious chili that can be completely customized to your taste. Increase or decrease just about anything or add pressed tofu, tempeh, or even nuts to bulk up the...
