{"id":78362,"date":"2022-09-02T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T09:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=78362"},"modified":"2022-09-02T09:51:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T09:51:53","slug":"beans-and-grains-the-unsung-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/beans-and-grains-the-unsung-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"Beans and Grains: The Unsung Heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah yes, beans and grains, pulses and legumes. Let\u2019s take a moment and celebrate these pantry staples that have been sustaining households. I have multiple tinned versions of these in my pantry, and I\u2019m guessing you do too. They are not only a great source of protein but are inexpensive, have a long shelf-life and are incredibly nutritious. Throw them over pasta, make homemade hummus or whip up an easy salad! These bad boys will keep you busy in the kitchen and keep your wallet (relatively) intact.<\/p>\n

Lentils<\/h3>\n

Try these protein-packed recipes with lentils…<\/p>\n

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Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lentils<\/h4>\n

This warming Thai Green Curry is filled with vegetables, lentils and all the flavour you could ask for.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lentils<\/a><\/p>\n

Warm Salad of Lentils and Vegetables<\/h4>\n

Lentils are high in fibre, high in protein, and are a complex carb which means it\u2019s got all the good stuff. The most tantalising vegetarian salad, you\u2019ll want to eat any time of day.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Warm Salad of Lentils and Vegetables<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tomato and Coriander Dahl with Basmati Rice & Greek Yoghurt<\/h4>\n

A lentil dhal is perfect for those cold nights. Indian food is always a favourite and this vegetarian dish is no different. Serve with rice or naan, or both!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Tomato and Coriander Curried Dhal with Basmati Rice & Greek Yoghurt<\/a><\/p>\n

Lentil And Vegetable Bobotie<\/h4>\n

A great, healthy dish that your whole family will love. This dish is so satisfying that you won\u2019t even miss the meat!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Lentil And Vegetable Bobotie<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chickpeas<\/h3>\n

From Homemade Hummus to Soup, is there anything chickpeas can’t do?<\/p>\n

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Parmigiana di Melanzane<\/h4>\n

A classic with a twist. This melanzane has a crunchy chickpea topping that’s filling and downright delicious!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Parmigiana di Melanzane<\/a><\/p>\n

Indian Spiced Chickpea and Courgette Burgers<\/h4>\n

This dish is great for when you want a burger, but without the meat! This aromatic chickpea burger with Indian spices is not only easy to make, but incredibly delicious too.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Indian Spiced Chickpea and Courgette Burgers<\/a><\/p>\n

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Healthy Homemade Hummus<\/h4>\n

Why go to the grocery store when you can whip up a delicious batch of hummus at home?<\/p>\n

Recipe for Healthy Homemade Hummus<\/a><\/p>\n

Green Pizza with Guacamole, Veggies & Chickpeas<\/h4>\n

Who ever said ‘pizza isn’t healthy’ obviously hasn’t tried this Green Pizza. Yum!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Green Pizza with Guacamole, Veggies & Chickpeas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chorizo, Bean & Tomato Soup with Crunchy Chickpeas<\/h4>\n

A hearty stew loaded with flavour, texture and nutrients.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Chorizo, Bean & Tomato Soup with Crunchy Chickpeas<\/a><\/p>\n

Linguine Kale Pesto Salt-baked Beetroot and Crispy Chickpeas<\/h4>\n

Nothing, I repeat, nothing is better than pasta. Add some crispy chickpeas to the mix and it only makes pasta that much better. A flavour-filled vegetarian dish, perfect for the colder months of the year.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Linguine Kale Pesto Salt-baked Beetroot and Crispy Chickpeas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Beans<\/h3>\n

We’ve got black beans, cannellini beans and edamame beans, have your pick…<\/p>\n

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Creamy Coconut Sweet Potato & Bean Stew<\/h4>\n

The flavours of cannellini beans and garam masala spices come together beautifully in this comforting stew with a creamy coconut sauce.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Creamy Coconut Sweet Potato & Bean Stew<\/a><\/p>\n

Seared Tuna Burger with Avo & Edamame Smash & Wasabi Mayo<\/h4>\n

Say hello to your new favourite burger. The edamame smash, seared tuna and wasabi mayo combo is perfection!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Seared Tuna Burger with Avo & Edamame Smash & Wasabi Mayo<\/a><\/p>\n

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Refried Black Bean Tacos<\/h4>\n

Who says tacos have to have meat in them? These refried black bean tacos will leave you full and satisfied.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Refried Black Bean Tacos<\/a><\/p>\n

Vegan Burger With Black Bean Hummus<\/h4>\n

A yummy, filling dish that takes an ordinary vegetarian meal to tasty heights. An excellent source of plant-based protein.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Vegan Burger With Black Bean Hummus<\/a><\/p>\n

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Black Bean & Smoky Pork Soup<\/h4>\n

This hearty black bean pork soup will surely please the tastebuds.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Black Bean & Smoky Pork Soup<\/a><\/p>\n

Black Bean Chocolate & Walnut Brownies<\/h4>\n

Bet you didn\u2019t know black beans are so versatile. These brownies are made with black beans and almond flour, so are much healthier than regular brownies and just as tasty.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Black Bean Chocolate & Walnut Brownies<\/a><\/p>\n

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Peas<\/h3>\n

These yummy recipes prove that this underdog legume isn’t so bad after all.<\/p>\n

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Asian Tuna Fishcakes with Miso Mayo<\/h4>\n

Simple yet satisfying! These panko crumbed fishcakes are filled with tasty peas and tuna.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Asian Tuna Fishcakes with Miso Mayo<\/a><\/p>\n

Tartare Crusted Grilled Hake with Mushy Peas & Onion Rings<\/h4>\n

Mushy peas never tasted so good! The hake and onion ring combo is unmatched.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Tartare Crusted Grilled Hake with Mushy Peas & Beer Battered Onion Rings<\/a><\/p>\n

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Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork<\/h4>\n

Oh so comforting and steeped with flavour! This Split Pea Soup recipe is perfect for when colder weather hits.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork<\/a><\/p>\n

Pappardelle with Cauliflower Pur\u00e9e, Crispy Cauliflower & Peas<\/h4>\n

Cauliflower and a good serving of peas are all this pasta dish need.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Pappardelle with Cauliflower Pur\u00e9e, Crispy Cauliflower & Peas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Quinoa<\/h3>\n

Whether you’re making salad or sushi, quinoa is the way to go!<\/p>\n

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BBQ Steak Skewers With Egg Fried Quinoa & Thai Vegetables<\/h4>\n

Why have egg fried rice, when you can have egg fried quinoa? Double the nutritional value and equally delicious. This tasty lunch or dinner dish includes good-for-you ingredients and is so quick and easy to make.<\/p>\n

Recipe for BBQ Steak Skewers With Egg Fried Quinoa & Thai Vegetables<\/a><\/p>\n

Warm Quinoa Salad With Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas<\/h4>\n

Warm. Quinoa. Salad. Is your mouth watering already? The spicy citrus dressing finishes this warm salad off perfectly.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Warm Quinoa Salad With Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tempura Argentinian Prawn Quinoa Sushi<\/h4>\n

Quinoa on sushi? Get outta here! Trust us, it\u2019s amazing. Once you get the knack of making sushi, you will be addicted to making your own.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Tempura Argentinian Prawn Quinoa Sushi<\/a><\/p>\n

Quinoa & Prune Balls<\/h4>\n

Are you shocked to see that you can make a dessert out of quinoa? This is a healthier, more energy-boosting version of the well-loved date ball treats.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Quinoa & Prune Balls<\/a><\/p>\n

Want to learn more? Get to know Lentils \u2014 The Protein-rich, Powerhouse Legume<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ah yes, beans and grains, pulses and legumes. Let\u2019s take a moment and celebrate these pantry staples that have been sustaining households. I have multiple tinned versions of these in my pantry, and I\u2019m guessing you do too. They are not only a great source of protein but are inexpensive, have a long shelf-life and are incredibly nutritious. Throw them over pasta, make homemade hummus or whip up an easy salad! These bad boys will keep you busy in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5861,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5861"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78362"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78362\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":94874,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78362\/revisions\/94874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}