Nutrient Composition of Legumes
The table below lists some of the key nutrients that grains/legumes contain and the proportion contribution to the Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDI) for each.
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Middle Eastern Lentils & Rice
This lentils and rice dish is called ‘Mujadara’ in Arabic. Its a dish that is very well known in other Arabic countries and is such a simple yet delicious staple …
Lupin, Fava Beans and Lemon Snack
Lupini beans have always been a staple snack given out in Arabic households, served when there are people over or eating them at home with your family. I remember the …
Ultimate Bean Burger
Prep Time: 45 minutes Makes: 6 patties Ingredients ¼ cup ground flax seed ½ cup warm water 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can kidney beans, drained and …
5 Easy Vegetarian Recipes
Fresh Lentil, Mango & Quinoa Salad This fresh salad is a great BBQ side with grilled tofu, chicken or fish, or perfect on it’s own as we welcome in the …
Trio of Dips
Ok, here us out. You don’t have to buy pre-packaged trio of dips. These three are going to be better than any you buy in the deli aisle. They’re unreasonably …
The Changing Landscape of Legume Products Available in Australian Supermarkets
Evidence supports regular dietary inclusion of legumes due to their positive effects on both human and planetary health. Intake within Australia is suboptimal, with consumer data suggesting that an inability …
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Power to the Plants!
By Jaimee Hughes, Accredited Practising Dietitian ‘Plant protein’ and ‘plant-based’ are two of the biggest buzzwords in food and nutrition circles and for good reason! With Australia’s meat consumption almost …
The lowdown on lupins…
If you’ve never heard of lupins you’re not alone! So just how can you enjoy the benefits these little beans provide? Thankfully lupins are super versatile – simply adding two …
Love Lupins Campaign
We’re celebrating our Love Lupins campaign from 9-22 August 2021! Lupins are a relatively little-known legume, offering big nutrition benefits – they’re one of the richest sources of plant-based protein …
Sri Lankan Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice
Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 people Ingredients 1 can of coconut cream 300g of red lentils Six large cloves of garlic Two inch knob of …
Join us for Good Gut Week!
We’re celebrating Good Gut Week from March 8-13 – focusing on incorporating plenty of whole grains and legumes to maintain good digestive health. Join us for delicious new recipes and …
It’s Time to Love Your Legumes Australia
Many of us have a bag or tin of dried beans sitting at the back of the cupboard and it can be difficult to know what to do with them. …
Our twelve favourite ways with legumes…
To celebrate the humble pulse this World Pulses Day we’ve put together a list of our favourite ways to use beans, peas and lentils… 1. Summer smoothies for breakfast: A …