Category Archives: Legumes

Sunday lunch with our kids. 6/28/20

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Beebamom

Over the past several weeks our son has been joining us for some tennis playing (non-competitive) and lunch (also non-competitive.) At first we just had burgers and salads but this week I decided to change things up.  John and I … Continue reading →

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Hummus, tabbouleh, and golden beets. 6/27/20

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Beebamom

To finish off our vegetarian/vegan week I made a great dinner for a hot night, hummus with tabbouleh and golden beets.  I bought prepared hummus, roasted the golden beets in the morning, and made a Lebanese tabbouleh which is heavy … Continue reading →

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Chana dal. 6/25 and 6/26/2020

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Beebamom

My all vegetarian/vegan week is turning into a mostly dal week. First John and I made too much Afghani dal On Tuesday and since we love it, we ate it again the next night. Then we made Chana dal on … Continue reading →

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Afghani dal, white rice, grilled cauliflower! 6/23/20

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Beebamom

Make some white rice and cook Afghani dal. Sprinkle with an herb and add a dollop of yogurt. (Note: I use only .5 tablespoon of minced ginger, and cooking spray instead of olive oil.) Add a side of grilled cauliflower. … Continue reading →

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Instant Pot Toor dal. 6/20/20

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Beebamom

I got the recipe for toor dal from PippingPotCurry. This site takes Indian food and makes it quick and easy using an Instant Pot. Here is where you can find the recipe. (The recipe is at the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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White beans with tuna and juniper berries. 6/17/20

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Beebamom

Tonight we mashed together two exceptional experiences we  have had with white beans. One was a side dish of cannellini beans and juniper berries in Siena, Italy and the other was a side of white beans with tuna that we … Continue reading →

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Chana Dal. 6/13/20

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Beebamom

Yum, I love Chana dal. It is dried split chickpeas cooked together with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. After a quick 30 minute soak, it all goes in the instant pot. Here is the recipe I use – https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-chana-dal/   … Continue reading →

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Shredded tofu with shiitake mushrooms. 6/12/20

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Beebamom

This is a recipe by Melissa Clark NYTimes Cooking. If you have a subscription to the site you can find the recipe here https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017765-shredded-tofu-and-shiitake-stir-fry?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share The dish came out a little dry. We definitely could have used more sauce. I like … Continue reading →

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Red lentils with brown rice. 6/5/20

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Beebamom

I love this combination of red lentils, onion, garlic, ginger, and spices cooked together in a vegetable stock. I found the recipe on an Afghani site and tweaked it to make it my own. John sautéed the onions and spices … Continue reading →

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Chickpea, vegetable, and pasta stew. 5/30/20

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Beebamom

We have not made chickpea stew in a while and I forget how wonderful all the vegetables look and taste in the bowl. And then, there they are with all their beautiful colors and textures. The combination of the vegetables, … Continue reading →

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