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Cannellini beans are incredibly soft when cooked, which is why they lend themselves so perfectly to dips. Here the somewhat bland beans are puréed with garlic and lemon juice — then, for a major flavor boost, topped with pan-fried fresh mint. (And does this dip ever turn out flavorful!)
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Here’s another variation of “beans and greens” that’s always a favorite in this household! It can be served as a side dish, appetizer, tapa… or simply as a healthy lunch. This recipe is extremely simple, but the grilled lemons – squeezed right before you take your first bite – impart a tangy and slightly smoky flavor to the dish that’s just marvelous. You can never overlook these little touches; they’re the ones that make a recipe stand out.
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There’s something incredibly satisfying about dark, leafy greens paired with legumes. There are so many variations on this theme that I could easily write an entire section devoted to this delicious union.
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Tacos! Who doesn’t love tacos? This traditional Mexican dish has certainly become a beloved American food, and it’s easy to see why. Tacos are incredibly versatile (they can be stuffed with just about anything), they’re easy to make, they’re nutritious and, most of all of course, they’re incredibly delicious.
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French green lentils are the little jewels of legumes. They’re nutritious, delicate, slightly nutty and incredibly delicious.
Best of all, they cook quickly, require no soaking time and hold on to their shape once cooked.
Every kitchen should have a jar of these tiny jewels on hand.
French green lentils are superb on their own, as a side dish, in stews or in soups like this spinach-lentil soup with saffron and manchego; but they also make the perfect addition to salads – their earthy flavor and soft texture contrasting marvelously with the crunchy greens.
Here the lentils are served with intensely-flavored baked beets, crisp spinach leaves and a minty yogurt dressing.
The flavors work magnificently together and the nutritious lentils transform this salad into a robust, mouthwatering, one-stop meal.
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