Beans and Pulses Recipes
Beans and pulses are versatile, nutritious ingredients that can be the star of any meal. Explore a range of tasty recipes made with beans and pulses, from spicy bean chillies to creamy chickpea curries.
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Black Bean Recipes
Black beans are packed with protein and fibre, making them the perfect ingredient for hearty and flavourful dishes that are both satisfying and nutritious.
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Butter Bean Recipes
Creamy butter beans offer a rich texture and mild flavour, making them a versatile addition to soups, stews, and salads.
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Cannellini Bean Recipes
With a mild flavour and soft texture, cannellini beans are ideal for Mediterranean-inspired dishes, adding a hearty touch to soups, pastas, and salads.
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Kidney Bean Recipes
Kidney beans are a protein-rich option that work wonderfully in chilli, stews, and filling salads, providing both flavour and substance.
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Lentil Recipes
Not only are lentils delicious and filling, they’re also an easy way to add plant-based protein and iron into your meal.
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Chickpea Recipes
Chickpeas are a nutritious, protein-packed legume that add a delightful texture and nutty flavour to a range of meals.
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Beans and Pulses FAQs
Are beans vegetables?
No, beans are not vegetables. They are classified as legumes, which are plants that produce seeds in pods.
What is the difference between beans, pulses, and legumes?
Legumes are a broad category of plants in the Fabaceae family, pulses are the dried seeds of leguminous plants, and beans are a specific type of pulse.
What are pulses?
Pulses are the dried seeds of leguminous plants, such as lentils, beans, and chickpeas, known for their high protein and nutritional content.
What are legumes?
Legumes are plants in the Fabaceae family that produce seeds in pods, including beans, peas, lentils, and other similar plants.
How do I cook butter beans?
For fresh butter beans, soak them overnight and cook in fresh water for 45 minutes to an hour, or until tender. Canned or carton butter beans should be drained and rinsed, then cooked in a saucepan for 5-10 minutes.
How do I cook kidney beans?
For fresh kidney beans, soak them overnight and cook in fresh water for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until tender. Canned or carton kidney beans require draining and rinsing, followed by cooking in a saucepan for 5-10 minutes.
How do I cook black beans?
For fresh black beans, soak them for 6-8 hours, then cook in fresh water for about 1 hour until soft. Canned or carton black beans can be quickly cooked by draining, rinsing, and heating in a saucepan for 5-10 minutes.
How do I cook cannellini beans?
For fresh cannellini beans, soak them overnight, then cook in fresh water for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender. Canned or carton cannellini beans are prepared by draining and rinsing, then cooking through in a saucepan for approximately 5-10 minutes.
What beans are in baked beans?
Baked beans are typically made with white beans such as cannellini or haricot beans.
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