Passion for Pulses : A Feast of Beans, Peas & Lentils from Around the World [Illustrated] (Paperback)

~ Nancy Longnecker (Compiler)

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Product Description

Pulses such as chickpeas, beans, peas and lentils are easy to prepare, versatile and economical. They are also a low-fat, high-fibre food listed in the 'eat more' category of the Australian Nutrition Foundation's healthy eating pyramid. But, best of all, they are delicious! Passion for Pulses brings together over 150 sweet and savoury recipes from around the world - old favourites like hommos, dhal and chilli con carne, along with the more exotic Brazilian croustade, lentil tom kha soup and a dramatic-looking stuffed capsicum dish. And for pure indulgence, who can go past wattleseed shortbread, lentil brownies or gluten-free chocolate cake? Whether you're looking for a quick dish to make at the end of a long day, or something to impress for a special occasion, you'll find it in Passion for Pulses.
--Photographs of every dish
--Shortcuts for busy cooks
--Preparation times for every recipe
--Hints on keeping a well-stocked kitchen
--Nutritional information

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: University of Western Australia Press (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1876268204
• ISBN-13: 978-1876268206
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,666,936 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An exellent "semi-vegetarian" cookbook, October 5, 2000

By	Lilitu Chrywenstrom (Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews

This cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes for beans and legumes, from many different styles of cooking, such as Australian, Middle-Eastern, European, Asian and Indian.

As a vegetarian, I found it a very useful cookbook since about 30% of the savory recipes are strictly vegetarian, and a further 20% or so could be converted by substituting vegetable stock for meat stock. Then there are the desserts, which are of course meat-free. The food is very nice.

There are also lots of hints about the preparation and nutritional value of legumes, peas and beans, including information on how to save time, and how to avoid the wind some people experience with legumes.

I would recommend this book highly to anyone interested in learning more about beans and peas, to anyone interested in eating more beans and vegetables, to people interested in trying ideas from different cuisines, and to anyone looking for quick, healthy, yummy recipes. Many recipes are suitable for vegetarians, some are suitable for vegans (and many of the other recipes can be converted easily). Most of the recipes are suitable for diabetics, except those marked as indulgences.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to eat!, July 22, 2004

By	G. Hodgson (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been hearing for years that I should eat more pulses and legumes, but I wasn't really sure what they were.

Now that I have this book, they've become my favorite food group. The recipes are diverse, delicious, and easy to make. Out of 10 or so recipies we've tried so far, they're all winners that we'd make again. The favorites so far are the cassoulet and the bean and beer soup.

I also now know where the expression "full of beans" comes from. Since eating from this book, I have a lot more energy. And I'm also losing weight (11 pounds so far and still counting), even though I'm not eating any less or exercising any more.

All of our other cookbooks have gone into storage and this new one is getting worn out quickly!