Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
Cowboy Caviar is a delightful mix of colors, flavors, and textures. It makes for a quick meal, is great for picnics and BBQs, and leftovers store well.
Salsa Chicken Lentil Pasta is packed with protein and flavor. Plus, it comes together quickly and makes for a great weeknight meal.
Creamy Chickpea Pasta is a legume party – chickpea pasta noodles, paired with mushrooms and a creamy tofu sauce flavored with fresh herbs and garlic.
This Black Bean Chocolate Mousse is simply delightful! It is smooth, creamy, chocolatey, sweet – and has fiber and protein from the black beans!
Beans are an incredibly nutrient-dense food, packed with fiber, plant protein, and micronutrients. Check out the tables to see just how nutritious beans are!
Healthy baking with beans! These Chocolate Cherry Oat Bean Bars have a slight sweetness and are very filling and satisfying from the oats, nuts, and beans.
Bean dips are a truly beautiful thing. And this Buffalo Chickpea Dip is no exception – it is packed with flavor, and the chickpeas add fiber and plant protein.
Three bean salad is super easy to make, is a nice addition to dinners and parties, makes great leftovers, and is packed with good nutrition. What’s not to love?
BeanCon is a global bean event where people from around the globe gather to discuss the best topic ever – BEANS! Check out photos and more information here.
This February 10th, I want to share a few fun and educational resources that celebrate pulses that I hope you will enjoy. Happy World Pulses Day, everyone!
Hello, I’m Chelsea (aka Legume Lady), a PhD student researching legumes. I love to cook - and eat! - and want to share some of my favorite recipes here, with a pinch of the science behind legumes. Read More »