#legumes

#legumes

Getting the balance right when it comes to a nutrient-rich diet can seem like a challenging task, but there are plenty of simple ingredients that make up wholesome meals. One overlooked source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals are legumes and beans. In addition to being adaptable to a number of recipes, the variety in types of beans guarantees a myriad of pleasing tastes and textures.

Sodha remembers barely coming up for air between mouthfuls when she first ate this risotto. She describes it as wildly pink, savoury and rich, yet zingy and sweet. Coconut milk and marsala are stirred into the arborio rice to create a creamy base. Sodha recommends making the effort to find fresh curry leaves for their citrus and smoky notes, which she uses in the spiced lime beetroot topping.

Although butter beans and lima beans stem from the same plant, their marketing influences their popularity, with butter beans often favored for their creamier taste.