This is a very poular soup in Cuba. Every Cuban family has its own black bean soup recipe. Many Cubans have adapted their recipe to use local ingredients when they moved out of the island, so there are even more variations.
This soup is dramatic and delicious. The chilli and garlic give it a really strong flavor that’s also full of goodness. If you find dried beans too time consuming to cook, feel free to use canned beans.
This salad mixed bean salad with lemon and cilantro is a recipe very quick and easy to make, yet makes a nice lunch or light dinner. A salad that is packed with fiber to give you another healthy choice.
Halloumi is a Greek cheese that retains its shape when grilled or cooked. It is a delicious addition to vegetarian meals. It’s worth to add that Halloumi has a slightly salty taste so use salt sparingly in dishes that include this cheese.
Traditional hummus includes tahini which is the paste that binds the hummus together. I’ve replaced it in this recipe with low-fat yogurt for a reduced-calorie yet still delicious hummus. However, if you prefer replace the yogurt with 2 Tbs of tahini and follow instructions below.
A tasty bean stew that is healthy. Besides being a good source of protein, vitamins and iron, as all beans are, black beans are particularly rich in anti-oxidants.
Lentils are a good source of iron and protein. Eat them with rice or bread, to get a complete protein, and add a salad or fruit for dessert. Vitamin C helps with absorption of iron.
