The Power of Pulses: Saving the World with Peas, Beans, Chickpeas, Favas and Lentils

by Dan Jason, Hilary Malone, Alison Malone Eathorne

Overview

For those who are committed to increasing self-reliance and supporting locally available food sources, pulses are an often-overlooked source of ethical protein. Dan Jason, owner of Salt Spring Seeds, is a long-time advocate of pulses as a healthy and environmentally responsible alternative to meat and tofu. In The Power of Pulses, Jason provides tips on how North American home gardeners can grow and save their own delicious, vividly hued heirloom beans, peas, chickpeas, lentils and favas.

As well as being incredibly versatile in the kitchen, pulses are also rich in fiber, high in vitamin B, gluten-free and remarkably low on the glycemic index—contributing to good health and helping to reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses.

In The Power of Pulses, talented foodie-sister team Hilary Malone and Alison Malone Eathorne collaborate with Jason to create 40+ vegetarian recipes featuring fresh and inventive uses for the garden’s bounty, including Broad Bean Succotash with Fresh Ricotta and Poached Eggs on Toast, Crispy Chickpea Power Bowl with Kale, Quinoa and Dukkah Crunch and even Black Bean Brownies with Espresso Ganache. Vibrantly illustrated, this exciting garden-to-kitchen volume is sure to inspire readers to harness the power of pulses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771621021
Publisher:	Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd.
Publication date:	05/10/2016
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dan Jason lives on Salt Spring Island, BC, where he founded the mail-order seed company Salt Spring Seeds. He has written many bestselling books about growing and preparing food sustainably, including The Whole Organic Food Book and Saving Seeds as if Our Lives Depended on It.

Hilary Malone holds a Diploma in Culinary Arts from Vancouver Island Universityand is co-owner (with Alison) of Sea Salt Food Company, a boutique catering and recipe development business. Hilary is also co-author of Sea Salt: Recipes from the West Coast Galley. She lives in Nanaimo, BC.

Alison Malone Eathorne is a freelance travel and food writer and has contributed to various publications including Pacific Yachting, Western Living and BC Home. She is co-author of the award-winning Sea Salt: Recipes from the West Coast Galley. She lives in Nanaimo, BC.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix

Preface xi

Introduction xiii

Saving The World With Peas, Beans, Chickpeas, Favas And Lentils 1

Pulse Power For Better Health 17

Growing Your Own Pulses 29

Dry Peas 45

Favas 65

Lentils 75

Chickpeas 81

Beans 87

Recipes 99

Breakfast

Maple-baked Northern Beans 107

Broad Bean Succotash with Ricotta and Poached Eggs on Toast 108

Smoky Lentil Frittata 109

Pinto Bean Breakfast Tacos 110

Appetizers, Spreads, Condiments and Pickles

Socca Tart with Olive Tapenade 113

Sweet Pea and Halloumi Fritters 114

Crispy Chickpeas 116

Butter Bean Croquettes 118

Lentil and Mushroom Pate 119

Crispy, Green Beans with Horseradish Cream 120

Butter Bean Relish 121

Red Lentil Condiment 122

Cannellini Bean and Caramelized Onion Dip 123

Miso and Charred Scallion Hummus 126

Quick Pickled Beans 129

Salads

Crispy Chickpea Power Bowl with Tahini Dressing 130

Dan's Endless Salad Bowl 133

Picnic Bean Salad with Poppy-seed Dressing 134

Lentil and Butternut Squash Salad with Kale, Blue Cheese and Roasted Grapes 137

Spring Shoot Salad with Glorious Green Dressing 139

Soups

Farmstand Minestrone Soup with Basil Pistou 140

Pea and Sorrel Gazpacho 143

Dan's SaLt Spring Garden Soups 144

Fava Bean Soup with Cilantro Pistou 147

Side Dishes

Braised Peas, Broad Beans and Lettuce 150

Haricots Verts Casserole with Crispy Shallots 152

Dan's Sweet and Sour Lentils 154

Almond Pesto Pole Beans with Sourdough Crumb 155

Entrées

Black Bean Burgers 156

Chickpea and Fava Falafel 157

Fava Bean and Artichoke Tagliatelle 159

Lentil and Mushroom Cottage Pie 160

Lentil Ragù 164

Red Beans and Rice 165

Curried Peas and Paneer 166

Yellow Split Pea Dahl 167

Mac and Peas 168

Power Pulse Chili 171

Black Bean Empanadas 172

Spicy Black Beans with Broccoli and Cashews 174

Desserts

Dan's Gluten-free Honey and Spice Bean Bread 175

Chickpea Peanut Butter Banana Cookies 176

Black Bean Brownies with Espresso Ganache 179

Spiced Navy Bean Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel 180

Endnotes 183

Gardening Index 187

Recipe Index 189

About the Authors 192