893 besan recipes

A hearty vegetarian lentil chili simmered from red lentils, kidney beans, tomatoes, peppers, and fresh chili. High in protein and fiber, easy to make in one pot, and as fiery as you like.

Traditional Vietnamese herb and vegetable platter with fresh mint, cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, cucumber, and tropical fruits. The essential accompaniment for pho, banh mi, and spring rolls.

A creative fusion filling that brings together Middle Eastern hummus and Mexican tamales. Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce blended into a thick paste, then wrapped in corn husks.

Herbed chickpea patties blended with egg whites, bread crumbs, dry mustard, oregano, and basil, pan-fried on a nonstick griddle. Low-fat vegetarian fritters similar to falafel but lighter and easier to make.

Love this omelet, it's easy to put together, and it tastes delicious. Best of all it's packed with goodness as well.

Haricot Vert are tender French string beans. Use regular string beans if your supermarket doesn't carry them.

Cumin-toasted chickpeas simmer with potato chunks, garlic, and fresh green chiles in this quick vegetarian spread that's perfect for scooping with warm bread or pita.

Chunky game day salsa with pureed chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, green chiles, cilantro, and lime. A thick, scoopable, protein-packed dip that makes 16 servings with zero cooking.

Pon pon chicken (bang bang chicken) shreds poached chicken over salted cucumber ribbons with a warm sesame-soy-ginger dressing. Classic Sichuan cold-plate appetizer or main.

Thick-cut porterhouse steak marinated in a bold Asian-inspired blend of chili bean paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Fire up the grill for this fusion masterpiece that brings steakhouse quality with Pacific Rim flair.

Keep these in the freezer and enjoy anytime you feel like having something sweet. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee.

Asian-style green salad with napa cabbage, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and broccoli in a soy-ginger-rice vinegar dressing. A crunchy, low-fat vegetarian side that comes together in 20 minutes with no cooking.

Cornish game hens rubbed with Chinese five spice and a hoisin-plum-sherry marinade overnight, then roasted to a lacquered mahogany finish glazed with soy and maple syrup.

Moroccan-spiced chickpea and vegetable stew with zucchini, raisins, and tomatoes served over couscous. A fragrant, hearty vegan one-pot meal seasoned with cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne.

Make your own snacks rather than buying from a bulk store or box. Store bought packaged snacks always have huge amounts of salt, reduce the sodium by making your own.

This is a great pizza, and I added some onions too, very tasty and light.