Category Archives: Legumes

Asian tofu bowl. 6/11/26

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Beebamom

It is really hot here. Really, really hot. On Wednesday it was 97F and today it is over 100F. There will not be significant cooling until maybe Sunday. It is early in the season (it is not even summer yet!) … Continue reading →

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Lentils with turkey sausage 3/30/26

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Beebamom

We are having one of our comfort dishes tonight, lentils with turkey sausage and vegetables. I have a phone call with my dear friend, Sophie, on Mondays late in the afternoon so I like to plan a dinner that John … Continue reading →

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Fish sandwiches with beans and slaw. 3/27/26

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Beebamom

We opted for something easy tonight. I enjoy having these crunchy but low-calorie fish fillets in the freezer. They cook up in the air fryer in about 12 minutes. Along side of our open-faced fish sandwiches I heat up some … Continue reading →

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Birthday Lunch. 3/26/26

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Beebamom

We had a birthday lunch for Sarah at Zeni’s, an Ethiopian restaurant in San Jose. We ordered a veggie platter with extras of crispy lamb and a chicken dish. It was all delicious! For dinner we just had cereal since … Continue reading →

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Chicken burrito bowl. 3/16/26

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Beebamom

In this bowl (hiding beneath the lettuce) are all the ingredients you might find in a chicken burrito. There is rice, chicken, corn, black beans, salsa, cilantro, and green onions. The chips take the place of a tortilla and the … Continue reading →

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Chickpeas with ditalini and vegetables. 2/27/26

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Beebamom

This soup/stew is a favorite of John’s. It is filled with lots of vegetables, a can of drained chickpeas, and a half cup of ditalini. For the stock we use a can of Rotel for a spicy tomato kick, 2 … Continue reading →

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Sarah’s chili with black beans 2/2/26

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Beebamom

😊 Delicious chili made with Muir Glen chili starter. 2/3/26 Pizza Did not feel like cooking and ordered pizza delivery instead.

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Lentils with turkey sausage. 1/30/26

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Beebamom

Enjoyable for dinner and there are leftovers for lunch.

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Moroccan style chicken and chickpeas 1/22/26

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Beebamom

Lots of people like sweet dishes. I am not one of them. If you are like me I would suggest cutting the raisins to a quarter cup ot less in the recipe Moroccan style chicken and chickpeas

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Gochujang potato stew with bean and greens. 1/9/26

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Beebamom

This is a NYTimes Cooking recipe that you should be able to access since the link has a “share” on it.. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024082-gochujang-potato-stew?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share It is pretty much carbo heaven since you have a combo of potatoes, beans, and rice. There is … Continue reading →

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