280 besan recipes

Besan barfi made with toasted chickpea flour, cardamom, pistachios, and almonds. This traditional Indian sweet uses a one-thread sugar syrup for fudge-like texture.

Besan burfi, a traditional Indian fudge of chickpea flour slow-toasted in ghee with cardamom and sugar. A four-ingredient festival sweet cut into diamond pieces.

Punjabi besan kofta curry with crispy chickpea flour dumplings stuffed with dried plums, simmered in a rich tomato-onion gravy with garam masala and ghee. A show-stopping vegetarian main dish from North Indian kitchens.

A savory bean and ham soup that is simmered to perfection in your crockpot or slow cooker.

Literally means "white food". Blancmange is a delicate, quivering snow-white pudding that goes back to the 16th century that was extremely popular in the Victorian age.

Chinese red bean pudding, a silky steamed dessert thickened with rice flour and cornstarch, lightly sweetened with raw slab sugar, and studded with soft adzuki beans. Dairy-free and delicately sweet.

Black bean hummus with tahini, lime, garlic, and cumin. A southwestern twist on the classic chickpea spread, vegan and ready in 5 minutes in the food processor. Smooth, smoky, and dippable.

Summer white bean soup with sauteed celery, swiss chard or kale, a splash of rice vinegar, and a hint of liquid aminos. Light, vegetarian, naturally high in fiber and gentle enough for warm weather.

Creamy and very vanilla! Vanilla beans are infused into milk and tapioca, during the long and slow simmering, all the delicious vanilla flavor completely goes into the pudding. A light and tasty dessert to end the meal!

Creamy cherry milkshake made with frozen cherries, vanilla ice cream, and real vanilla bean. This lighter version uses low-fat ice cream and skim milk for guilt-free indulgence.

Easy to make, and it was packed with deliciousness and great texture. Will be making this dish very often.

This quick, easy and refreshing dish is a perfect side dish with a pan-seared or oven-baked fish dish.

An easy and tasty side dish - spicy beans and rice.

Chunky California beef and bean chili made with cubed round steak, scratch-cooked beans and fresh-toasted cumin. Three peppers and a jalapeño build layered heat in this lean, hearty bowl.

Sesame oil and sesame seeds give the roasted green beans extra yumminess. Absolutely delicious with great texture!

Vegan black bean and cashew chili with jalapeño, Anaheim chiles, and a splash of beer. Cashews lend hearty body to this meatless chili. Top with avocado, cilantro, and crisp tortilla chips.