Pulses
Welcome To Roadside Cottage Recipes Pulses Section
Within these video pages, you will find a selection of bean and pulse recipes. Roadside Cottage Recipes will be including some great recipes in the coming months as well as a detailed selection on the many types of pulses that are currently on the market. In the meantime, enjoy!
Pulses are a fantastic source of iron and protein and taste wonderful in salads, stews, soups and spicy curries. Dried beans can be stored for long periods but it’s always useful to have a few cans of cooked beans in the larder.
Dried pulses need to be soaked overnight and the water discarded the following day. Rinse through and then boil rapidly for a few minutes before cooking. Particular attention needs to be placed upon kidney beans that have toxins, which can be harmful. Always boil kidney beans for at least 10 minutes prior to using.
Always keep dried pulses in airtight containers
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Black Eyed Beans
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Small white creamy beans with a distinctive black mark (left from being attached to the pod) |
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Borlotti Beans
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Used mainly in stews and casseroles. This Italian bean is mild tasting with a bitter/sweet taste. Great in soups. |
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Broad (Fava) Beans
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Can be bought dried or fresh. Popular UK bean which is great in stews |
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Butter Beans
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Large creamy white beans, soft when cooked. Used widely in salads and stews |
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Cannellini Beans
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A creamy white bean that is fluffy when tasted. Great in soups and stews |
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Chickpeas
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A small round bean/pea, which is used in curries and liquidized to make hummus and falafels. Can also be sprouted |
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Haricot Beans
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A small white bean which is used in baked beans and other stews and soups |
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Kidney Beans
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Dark red bean which is traditionally used in Chilli Con Carne. Important: Beans need to be boiled for at least 10 minutes after soaking overnight |
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Lentils
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Comes in yellow, red, green and brown. Great for soups and Dhal. |
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Mung beans
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Small red or green bean which is popular for sprouting |
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Pinto Beans
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An orange pink bean, which originates from Mexico. Used in a variety of dishes |
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Soya Beans
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A small white bean used extensively in cooking. Used for milk, flour and Tofu. Important: Beans need to be boiled for at least 60 minutes after soaking overnight |
