Accessible and tasty recipes, with a pinch of science
Beans provide many benefits for sustainability. Wondering about the environmental impact of cooking beans? Here are some tips to reduce your impact!
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.
Thanks to Northarvest Bean Growers Association, there is now a bean coloring app, All About Beans! So what are you waiting for? Time to get coloring!
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!
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!
It doesn’t get much better than making bean dip on a blender bike. Check out these photos and quick read about blender bike adventures to promote beans!
This Snickerdoodle Hummus is a delightful bean-based dessert or tasty snack. Enjoy with fresh fruit and graham crackers to dip, spread on toast, or eat straight out of the food processor with no shame.
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.
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 »