by Admin | Apr 2, 2020 | Legumes
Twice-Cooked (Refried) Beans MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes with cooked beans This is an instance in which you want to avoid canned beans: Since there are so few ingredients and vegetarians obviously can’t use the traditional lard the predominant flavor and...
by Admin | Apr 2, 2020 | Legumes
Spicy Red Beans, Indian Style MAKES: 8 servings TIME: About 2 hours The spicy combination of beans and tomato sauce will remind you of chili, only with a twist. This freezes well, but if you don’t want the leftovers or aren’t feeding a crowd, it’s...
by Admin | Apr 2, 2020 | Legumes
White Beans, Tuscan Style MAKES: 6 to 8 servings TIME: 1 to 2 hours, largely unattended A rustic and almost indispensable bean dish one of my kids used to love it as an after-school snack that can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature. Serve it with a salad and...
by Admin | Apr 1, 2020 | Legumes
Dried Fruit and Lima Stew MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 1 hour with cooked, fresh, or frozen limas With its chewy texture and bold flavor, dried fruit makes an excellent base for a stew as long as it’s not overcooked (when it is, it falls apart, which isn’t the...
by Admin | Apr 1, 2020 | Legumes
Beans and Greens MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 1 to 21/2 hours I never tire of this classic combination, especially since there are so many possible variations. Regardless of the flavors, it’s a texture thing; the beans should be somewhat creamy and the greens should...
