Print Quick Rajma Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Dark Red Kidney Bean Soup Ingredients 2 15.5 oz. cans dark red kidney beans ½ a 15.5 oz. can of lentils 1 small yellow or red onion, thinly sliced 1 small tomato, ¼ inch diced 2 garlic cloves, finely […]
Quick Mexican Style Beans
Print Quick Black Beans Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 15.5 oz. can black beans 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ packet of Taco seasoning mix 3 tablespoons prepared salsa or tomato sauce Directions Drain and rinse beans from a can. Heat oil […]
Vegetarian White Chili
Print Vegetarian White Chili Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, small diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 green or poblano pepper, small diced 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon masa harina […]
Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup
Print Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, small diced 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 thyme sprigs 1 teaspoon red chili flakes or to taste 2 cups vegetable broth or water 2 15.5 oz. cans […]
Vegetarian Chili
Print Vegetarian Chili Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, small diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 green or red pepper, small diced 1 jalapeno pepper, optional 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder ½ teaspoon ancho chili […]
Lentil Loaf
Print Lentil Loaf Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 1 hour 15 mins Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serves: 1 Loaf Ingredients ¾ cup lentils, half red and half green (French) ¼ cup brown rice Water as needed 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, shredded 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 3 tablespoon oil 1 […]
Chole
Print Quick Chole Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 2 Chickpea Curry Ingredients 1 16 oz. can of chickpeas 1 large yellow or red onion, roughly chopped 1 medium size tomato, roughly chopped 1 clove of garlic, cut into 3-4 pieces 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, cut into 3-4 […]
Chana
Print Chana Prep time: 8 hours Cook time: 1 hour 10 mins Total time: 9 hours 10 mins Serves: 4 Sweet and Sour Indian Chickpeas Ingredients ¾ cup chana, uncooked Water as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon mustard seeds ½ teaspoon sesame seeds Pinch of asafoetida powder 1 dry red chili (optional) 1 tablespoon […]
Dal
For vegetarians in India, dal (legumes) is a main source of protein. Varieties of dal is available through out India and each region has a unique way of preparing dal for a meal. The most common variety of dal used all over India is toover dal (split pigeon peas). It is usually served with rice. […]
Kadhi
Print Kadhi Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4 (Yogurt and Chickpea Flour Soup) Even though this recipe does not have any legumes or grains, it is in this section because it is eaten in place of Dal. It is quintessential Gujarati recipe. Ingredients ½ cup yogurt (not Greek) […]