Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
Explore what the current science has to say about legumes.
There are many environmental benefits of beans, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving water quality and soil health, and helping save water.
Are beans a good source of protein? Absolutely, beans are rich in protein. Let’s bust some myths about protein in beans to show what the research actually says.
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!
Looking to shorten bean cooking time? Check out these 7 helpful tips to get delicious and nutritious beans on your table faster!
Beans provide many benefits for sustainability. Wondering about the environmental impact of cooking beans? Here are some tips to reduce your impact!
Beans and gut health are a match made in heaven. Which is why I was thrilled when Primary Beans asked me to share about what the research has to say!
I research pulses for my PhD (yes, I know, I am very cool), so I often hear, “What are pulses?” If this question keeps you awake at night, or if you are dying to hear the difference between a legume, pulse, and bean so you can impress your friends, then this video is for you!
What is tempeh? Tempeh is a food that originated in Indonesia, traditionally made by fermenting soybeans with Rhizopus. Read on for recent science tidbits!
Beans and high elevation! Cooking at elevation changes things – read on to learn tips and fun tidbits from my experiences cooking beans at over 10,000 feet.
Looking for a GREAT way to spend ~1.5 hours? Movies are overrated, so check this out instead to explore beans and other pulses using a field to table approach.
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 »