Beans are a staple food of many civilisations around the world. Recent research indicates that: not meat, eggs or dairy but “the intake of legumes (beans, chickpeas and lentils) may be the single most important dietary predictor of a long lifespan”. http://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/info/articles/diets-foods/Darmadi.pdf What a great incentive to include more beans in your diet!
MEXICAN BEANS
MAKES: 1 x medium saucepan full
INGREDIENTS
1 cup beans (adzuki, black or red kidney)
1 onion (diced)
1-2 cloves garlic (diced finely)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
2-3 tomatoes (diced small)
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 small jap pumpkin (cut into chunks)
1 tsp celtic salt (or to taste)
METHOD
- Prepare and cook beans as per packet directions.
- Lightly saute onion, garlic and spices in a little olive oil.
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add pumpkin plus water to cover.
- Simmer until pumpkin is tender.
- Add cooked beans and coconut milk and stir through.
