Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
Legumes make a fantastic base or addition to many main dishes!
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?
A fast weeknight meal, beans and broccoli is served in a delicious, savory, and well-balanced sauce. The rich flavor doesn’t taste like it only took 10 minutes!
Super simple + super tasty = super good idea. Enjoy this Zesty Olive Bean Dip all year long! It goes perfectly with seasonal produce and crackers.
This Chickpea Flour Scramble has both protein and fiber to keep you full, plus it’s a fun and delicious alternative to a traditional egg scramble.
Summer is upon us and salad season is in full swing. Soak up the flavors of the season with this Summery Chickpea Salad, packed with flavor and fresh produce!
Bean smoothies are a glorious thing. Fiber, protein, creamy goodness – yum! Don’t believe me? You will after you try this Chocolate Banana Black Bean Smoothie!
Make this Crabby Chickpea Salad your own by swapping in different beans or herbs and having fun with the ingredient ratios. Serves ~2 as a main and 4 as a side.
Yes, it is true, I am now a (bean) celebrity. Check out this interview on 9News Denver to hear me ramble about one of my favorite subjects in the world!
These Beany Squash Boats are a beautiful and delicious main dish. The recipe is more of a roadmap – switch up amounts and flavors to suit your taste!
Combining beans and mashed potatoes may not be your first inclination, but I think it will be after you try these Mashed Potatoes with a Beany Twist.
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 »