On the Bean Bandwagon

Remember that old rhyme…Beans, beans the musical fruit…. Well, as a woman living with Celiac for 30 years, I was a little cautious of the end of that line. As a result, I’ve been missing out on a delicious, healthy and versatile world.

As you probably already know, beans pack a nutritional punch. Full of protein and fiber, they are a budget-friendly staple. I’ve been experimenting with making beans from dry, rather than buying them in can as it’s both less expensive and environmentally friendly. Making a pot of beans is easy and quick, particularly when I use my Instant Pot. As a bonus, I love the ability to create the texture to match the recipe.

This week’s White Bean Soup with Parmesan is a great introduction to the world of beans. It’s a breeze to make, tastes incredible for dinner and even better the next day. Whether you want a rich vegetarian soup or, like me, enjoy a bit of bacon, this one’s a keeper.

I hope you’ll embrace the beauty of beans this fall too. We can all toot along together!

Check out my last two cooking classes of the year on the Cooking Classes page. I’d love to have you join me. I also do classes just for your company team, dinner club, bookclub, friends etc.. – give me a shout and we’ll put together a fun class.