Questions tagged [beans]
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Why is green gram, also known as mung bean, not a popular protein source?
I have been going through protein sources for vegans here and in other forums in the internet. I don't see any of them listing green gram as on of items despite having around 25g protein in 100g substance.
I am wondering if there is a particular…
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Which foods benefit from soaking before cooking?
I’ve heard that it’s important for health to soak beans when cooking them from dry. Some people also soak rice or chickpeas. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of somebody soaking lentils.
Why do we soak some legumes and not others? Which foods benefit…
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How to prepare beans and pulses
I have been buying 'Quick Soup Mix' in my local health food store for many years.
(Green split peas, Whole green lentils, Yellow split peas, Red split lentils, Pearl barley, Barley flakes)
The instructions always used to say, "just add to soups and…
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Which type of bean causes the least amount of flatulence without soaking?
If you wanted to cook unsoaked beans, which type of bean would have the least chance of producing flatulence?
For instance,I put some pinto beans in an instant pot for 30 minutes after eating a 1/2 cup worth I feel this would not be a good choice…
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What bean provides the most nutritional value, if any?
One of the answers at Which essential amino acids are the most likely to be deficient in a vegan diet? suggests beans are the best source of essential amino acids requirements in vegan diets.
Is there a bean or combination of beans that would be the…
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Vegan bean burrito?
Is it possible to make a vegan bean burrito? If not how would it be possible to theoretically make one? I’m specifically am wondering about refried beans in the burrito.
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