Beans & Legumes

By admin • January 24th, 2010

Ingredients:

3 peaches, peeled, pitted and diced
1 jalapeno, preferably red, seeded and minced
1 2-inch piece fresh lemongrass, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

Method:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Set [...]

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
1 2-pound roasted chicken, skin discarded, meat removed from bones and shredded

Method:

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leeks [...]

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup snow peas, trimmed
1 cup sugar snap peas, fresh or frozen
2 cups frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon butter
Salt to taste

Method:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add snow peas and sugar snap peas and cook, stirring occasionally, for [...]

Ingredients:

1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into ribbons
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed
1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper to taste
8 cups arugula

Method:

Cook prosciutto in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, [...]

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound chicken tenders
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed
3/4 cup diced tomatoes with green chiles or tomato salsa
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

Method:

Combine cumin, coriander, pepper and salt in [...]

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
3 tablespoons boiling water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Method:

Toast pine nuts (see Tip); set aside to cool. Mix paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper [...]