Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
I developed this Bean Toolkit as part of my PhD research. It includes various resources to help facilitate increased bean consumption, to promote public health.
This October 2023, I presented my PhD defense and passed! I want to sincerely thank everyone for their support on this journey.
Our recent paper on the development of an Extension Bean Toolkit shares about our bean research to investigate how and why people eat beans.
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.
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.
Hello, I’m Chelsea. I just received my PhD in Nutrition, and my research focused on - you guessed it - beans! I love to cook, eat, visit farms, travel, and more. I want to share some of my favorite recipes here, with a pinch of the science behind legumes. Read More »