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| PULSES |
| Beans and lentils are collectively called as pulses. Pulses are true super foods. They are superb for boosting your energy while keeping your weight steady. As pulses are a mix of both carbohydrates and proteins, and many containing naturally slow-releasing sugars. Pulses are incredibly versatile. You can use them either as a main ingredient in a meal, providing both protein and carbohydrate, or together with another carbohydrate food and protein food. |
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Adzuki beans |
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Borlotti beans |
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Butter beans |
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Black eye beans |
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Black turtle beans |
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Chick peas |
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Cannelini beans |
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Flageolet beans |
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Haricot/navy beans |
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Kidney beans |
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Pinto beans |
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Soya beans |
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Split pea |
| You can weigh the quantity you want from our store, our floor staff are able to advice you on how to use the product, and help you with recipes wherever possible. |
Rinse beans and lentils after soaking and before cooking, as it helps to make them more digestible. Also it is best not to add salt to the cooking water as this can toughen the skin before the inside is cooked. Always make sure pulses are thoroughly cooked.
RECIPE: THREE- BEAN SALAD
Serves 4 as a main meal, serves 6-8 as a starter
125g red kidney beans
125g haricot or other white beans
125g chickpeas
2 tbsps chopped fresh green herbs
2 tbsps white wine vinegar
6 tbsps olive oil
Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.
HOW TO MAKE:
- Soak red kidney separately from the other 2 beans, cook until done, drain, rinse and mix them well in a shallow bowl.
- Mix the vinegar and salt with oil and pepper and stir in this dressing onto the beans until glossy.
- Serve with extra chopped or dried herbs, on lettuce leaves.
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