Category Archives: Legumes

Penne and chickpeas with greens and mozzarella. 6/30/21

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Beebamom

Since I do not eat much cheese, this recipe is a real treat for me. Of course, if you are eating strictly vegan you should omit the mozzarella pearls (a product by Bel Gioso that I found at WalMart.) The … Continue reading →

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Kale and white bean stew. 6/22/21

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Beebamom

The original recipe for kale and white bean stew is from Food and Wine magazine. I was going to make it vegetarian/vegan but after conferring with John we decided it was going to need some sausage. We opted for 4 … Continue reading →

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Red lentils Afghani style

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Beebamom

On Friday we used Tuscan kale grown by our daughter in the community garden as a base for our delicious Afghani red lentils. This simple and homey dish cooks in about 15 minutes and is tasty and nutritious. I garnished … Continue reading →

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Fish tacos, spicy black beans, watermelon salad. 6/1/21

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Beebamom

For Taco Tuesday John pan-roasted some Pacific cod with a dusting of spices, we heated up a can of black beans with some spicy salsa, and I cut up a mango and made a watermelon, mint, cucumber, red onion, and … Continue reading →

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Chana dal two ways. 5/28, 29/21

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Beebamom

We made Chana dal (dried chickpea stew) on Friday and then had it for leftovers on Saturday. On Friday we ate it on top of raw kale and rice with a garnish of mango salsa, cilantro, and sriracha. On Saturday … Continue reading →

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Pasta with greens, mozzarella, and chickpeas. 5/26/21

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Beebamom

When I came across the recipe for this pasta it sounded like something we would really like. What I really did not like was the amount of oil in the recipe so I worked on slimming that down. I have … Continue reading →

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Spicy black bean cakes with roasted veg. 5/24/21

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Beebamom

This was a new recipe for us on Meatless Monday. I have adapted the recipe and added our tweaks below. John and I have never made a veggie patty before and we were pleased with how they came out. Usually … Continue reading →

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Spicy Ethiopian red lentil stew. 5/23/21

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Beebamom

When I am making a recipe for the first time I try to stick pretty close to the original recipe before putting my own spin on it. Making Saturday’s red lentil stew, I knew I would need to make at … Continue reading →

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Vegan delight! Sheet pan roasted vegetables with crispy chickpeas. 5/13/21

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Beebamom

If you are a vegetable lover like I am then this plateful of vegetables, a little tofu, and chickpeas makes your eyes widen and your mouth water. And if you are someone who likes minimal mess and dinner on the … Continue reading →

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Planning ahead – Leftovers For Dinner (LFD). 5/8/21

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Beebamom

Does this plate look familiar? It looks familiar because this is the other half of the double portion of Chana dal we made on Monday. What a pleasure to know that Saturday night’s dinner only needs a reheat and a … Continue reading →

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