Category Archive: Beans/Lentils

Indian Mango Dal

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This is not like any other Indian foods I have had. Indian recipes vary depending on what region of India it comes from. This is a more traditional Southern India style dal that is sweet and more soup like. Even if you don’t like most Indian dishes you might like this one.This recipe includes a …

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Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

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Why bother baking with beans? Well, if you are going to indulge in a sweet treat why not try to make it a little healthier and increase it’s nutritional benefits. Let’s be real here, the beans don’t make this a health food but at least you can feel a little bit better about indulging in …

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Chana Masala

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I actually doubled this recipe for Chana Masala when I made it so we would have some leftovers and I am so glad I did. Garbanzo beans are cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic and seasoned with a delicious array of aromatic Indian spices. This is my new favorite comfort food! Chana Masala 1 cup fresh …

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Split Pea Beef & Barley Soup

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Split pea soup is one of my favorite Fall and Winter soups. I had never seen chunks of beef or barley included in a split peas soup recipe so I had to try this one. I couldn’t find dried baby Lima beans so I went with regular Lima beans. It is a nice thick, rich, pea soup enhanced with the …

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Black Beans – Slow Cooker

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This was so easy I don’t know why I didn’t try making my own black beans sooner. These slow cooked black beans have way more flavor than any canned beans you buy. It was super easy and economical too! A 1 pound bag of dried beans is just over a $1 and you end up with …

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