Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
Legumes make a fantastic base or addition to many main dishes!
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.
It’s time to reimagine ways to enjoy deviled eggs. This Deviled Egg Chickpea Pasta recipe is packed with protein (thank you chickpea pasta and eggs!), flavor, and makes excellent leftovers.
This is a great staple any time of year, but there is something especially satisfying about a steaming bowl of lentil curry when it’s cold outside.
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 »