Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
Beans and other pulses do not have to take a long time to cook! Here are 5 ways to shorten bean cooking time to get them on your table faster!
All beans are not created equal – for example, protein and antioxidant levels can vary. To reap the most health benefits, enjoy a variety of beans!
Have you been told to not eat beans because of lectins? The science is here to save the day and tell you why you don’t have to worry!
Wondering what motivates or discourages people to eat beans? Because who wouldn’t be curious about this?? Doma and colleagues provide some answers!
Do you live above sea level? That may be part of why your beans are taking a long time to cook!
In addition to being nutrient-dense, delicious, and having versatile applications in the kitchen, beans can help increase satiety.
Mattson cookers are a great way for laboratories to measure pulse cooking times, with the (obvious) added bonus that they look cool.
Have you ever thought about how pulse cooking time is actually measured objectively? (If your answer is yes, definitely reach out – we need to be friends.) Let’s explore what affects cooking time together.
Legumes can be a great source of sustainable protein!
Pulses (like lentils and beans) can promote gut health!
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 »