The team at Love and Lemons breaks down the basics of cooking dry beans.

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 Watch this informative video from The Food Revolution Network

Follow this link for a detailed break down of various legumes, their origins, and culinary uses

Go here for a list of easy, simple strategies for adding more beans and lentils to your meals.

This recipe is great for weeknight dinners and can be easily scaled up to feed a crowd. 

Adapted from Minimalist Baker.

There are so many variations of the bean burger. This one, adapted from the American College of Culinary Medicine, is one of our favorites. It doesn't crumble apart, has great flavor, and pairs well with all your favorite burger toppings.

Beans, for dessert?? YES! 

Black beans add a chewy, fudgy consistency to this recipe and you, and your pickiest eaters, won't even notice that they're there (promise)!

Smashed garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and creamy tahini dressing come together to make a delicious salad that is perfect between slices of whole grain bread or as a dip for your favorite veggies.

There are SO many delicious bean and lentil recipes out there. A couple of my favorite sites for finding them are: Rancho Gordo   and     Minimalist Baker

Slightly adapted from a classic Oh She Glows recipe found in The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out 

This kid-friendly recipe is featured in our Nutrition Buddies cooking class. The black bean tacos are SO easy and pair perfectly with this creamy cabbage slaw.