Legumes

Smoky black-eyed peas and rice with smoked tofu is a vegetarian hoppin' John worth making all year, not just on New Year's Day. The peas simmer in vegetable stock until the pot turns saucy, and smoked tofu steps in where bacon usually would. Looking for that...

Luxuriously smooth white bean purée is easier than mashed potatoes and far more elegant on the plate. Navy or cannellini beans warm through with butter and their own liquid, then whip into something plush enough to hold a swoosh — in about ten minutes. The Most...

This 10-minute homemade refried bean dip is my potluck secret weapon. It starts with refried or simply cooked beans, gets crunch from red bell pepper, onion, and fresh jalapeño, and a splash of red wine vinegar wakes the whole bowl up. Forget the store-bought stuff!...

Classic homemade hummus takes ten minutes and beats anything from the store. Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and fresh lemon whip into something impossibly silky, especially once you let the reserved chickpea liquid do its work. Forget store-bought tubs forever! There's...

Cozy plant-based chickpea fondue turns one pot of chickpeas and their own cooking liquid into a warm, dippable centerpiece in twenty minutes. Blended smooth with roasted garlic, olive oil, and lemon, it's silky enough to swirl cherry tomatoes and broccoli...

Craving a snack that's savory, crunchy, and seriously addictive? Look no further! These Crispy Roasted Chickpeas are a total game-changer. We're talking a perfectly tender interior with a shatteringly crisp, golden-brown exterior that's impossible to resist. They're...