Beans are versatile, culturally-responsive and delicious.
Beans (including peas, lentils and other pulses) have been a critical core commodity throughout time. Evidence of lentil cultivation has been found in the Egyptian pyramids and dry pea seeds have been discovered in a village in Switzerland dating back to the Stone Age. To this day, beans are an integral part of many cultures and diets around the world.
Beans are versatile, culturally-responsive and delicious. There are hundreds of varieties and they can be prepared or incorporated into a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, snacks and even beverages. They can be served as standalone dishes, or incorporated into sauces, spreads, desserts and as toppings. You can purchase them in numerous forms – such as dry, canned or jarred – and they are shelf-stable and store for long periods of time.
Recipes
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Comforting mushroom and lentil ragu with wholewheat spaghetti
When I ate red meat, spaghetti Bolognese was my go-to comfort food. It was hard […]
Lentils with Beetroot Leaf Chimichurri
Lentils with beetroot leaf chimichurri
Chickpea Burgers
A bean bar that delivers both flavor and nutrition. This nutrient-rich white bean bar is packed with deep-rich dark chocolate flavors, crunchy pumpkin seeds and delicious ripe dates all brought together with hints of fresh orange zest and natural maple syrup. These bean bars are super easy to prepare and will satisfy all your taste buds in just a few bites.
Moong Dahl with Carrots
A bean bar that delivers both flavor and nutrition. This nutrient-rich white bean bar is packed with deep-rich dark chocolate flavors, crunchy pumpkin seeds and delicious ripe dates all brought together with hints of fresh orange zest and natural maple syrup. These bean bars are super easy to prepare and will satisfy all your taste buds in just a few bites.
Savory Cassava beignet crusted black beans
A bean bar that delivers both flavor and nutrition. This nutrient-rich white bean bar is packed with deep-rich dark chocolate flavors, crunchy pumpkin seeds and delicious ripe dates all brought together with hints of fresh orange zest and natural maple syrup. These bean bars are super easy to prepare and will satisfy all your taste buds in just a few bites.
Butternut Hummus with Feta and Roasted Seeds
Butternut squash are grown and easily accessible all year round in South Africa. I love using butternuts in cooking, baking, and easy eating like this hummus recipe. Butternuts are sweet, creamy and pair very well with salty and sweet dishes. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants that our bodies need to function properly and are also low in calories. I serve this hummus as part of a grazing board with crusty, as a spread for sandwiches or as a dip with raw vegetables. *