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    Beans Recipes

    I often find myself reaching out for beans in my pantry when creating healthy and plant-based, protein rich dishes. I use canned beans for quick, on-the-fly meals and use dry beans when I can plan ahead or soaking or pressure cooking time. Either ways, beans are a protein and fiber rockstars whether you are using them in a quick hash recipe or in a vegetarian biryani

    • Punjabi kala chana curry, black chickpea curry in a onion-tomato masala served in a stainless steel bowl with basmati rice on the side.
      Kala Chana Recipe (Punjabi Black Chickpea Curry) - Instant Pot & Stovetop Pressure Cooker
    • Vegan Southwestern Tofu scramble with bell peppers, salsa and black beans
      Vegan Tofu Scramble with Black Beans - High protein Breakfast
    • Rajma or red kidney beans curry garnished with chopped cilantro in a stainless steel serving bowl with golden handles on a wooden table. A small ceramic tray with sliced limes, pickled onions, and green chili peppers and rice in a ceramic bowl are right next to the serving dish.
      How to make Punjabi Style Rajma – Red Kidney Beans Curry | Rajma Chawal
    • Choley – White Chana/Chickpeas/Garbanzos with Indian Spices
    • Minestrone soup served in a ceramic bowl garnished with grated parmesan and fresh basil sprig
      Homemade Minestrone Soup Recipe
    • Warm Southwestern Quinoa Salad
    • Taco skillet with quinoa beans, veggies and cilantro
      One Pot Vegan Taco Skillet
    • A clear cup with 7 layers of seven layer dip held in a hand.
      Easy 7 Layer Dip Recipe | Individual Serving
    • Vegetarian_tamale_pie - Glutenfree. A one-pot weeknight meal
      Vegetarian Tamale Pie (Gluten-free) || Meatless Monday
    • Barbecue Tofu Hash with black beans, corn and bell pepper
      Barbecue Tofu Hash and Kansas Farm Food Tour 2.0 Part II
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      Chana Masala Biryani (Chickpea Rice) with Raita| Meatless Monday
    • Easy Falafel Recipe with Tzatziki
    • Beans and Beet Veggie Burger
    • Easy Pressure Cooker Quinoa with Black Beans
    • One–Pot Black Eyed Peas Soup/Curry – Raungi/Lobiyah
    • Quick Chole and Paneer (Tofu) Curry with Greens

    Hey, I'm Vaishali!

    Welcome! I am so excited to cook and talk life with you. Here, you will find my kitchen journal full of mostly healthyish recipes that are family friendly, use seasonal and fresh ingredients, plant forward, packed with healing Indian spices and indulgent desserts.

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      Fall Harvest Apple Cheddar Soup with Maple Sour Cream
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      Curried Butternut Squash and Red lentil Soup (aka Kaddu Wali Dal)
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      Easy Sweet and Sour Pumpkin Curry | Khatta Meetha Kaddu
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      Creamy Instant Pot Red Lentil Carrot Ginger Soup (Vegan)
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      Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup with Apple
    • Easy palak paneer without a blender served in a traditional Indian dish. A white ceramic dish in the background has cooked rice, naan, and pickled onions to serve this palak paneer with.
      Easy Palak Paneer Without a Blender - 20 Minute Recipe

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