Did you know that legumes have many health benefits? Also called “dried vegetables”, legumes refer to the fruits of podded plants that have been dehydrated by drying. There is a great diversity of legumes grown and consumed around the world. In a video published on Instagram, dietitian-nutritionist Julie Chenu, also known on social networks under the nickname @dietetiqueplaisir, revealed an ideal vegan recipe to enjoy the different benefits of dried vegetables.
What are the health benefits of pulses?
Legumes are one of the seven food groups essential for the proper functioning of our body, and more particularly those called starchy foods, explains the dietitian. As Health Insurance points out, “starchy foods are essentially made up of carbohydrates. They provide energy which is gradually released in the body and helps to avoid “punches” between meals”. But then, what is special about dried vegetables? Unlike starchy foods like rice or pasta, legumes are a source of protein, which gives them a place of choice in vegan and vegetarian diets, indicates the nutrition expert. They also have many health benefits. In fact, dried vegetables are first of all very rich in fiberswhich helps to “rebalance the entire digestive sphere” according to the dietitian. Additionally, they are an important source of iron, magnesium and calcium. Which gives them an anti-fatigue and anti-stress effect.
Crunchy pan-fried red beans, carrots and parsnips: a vegan recipe to stock up on legumes
Are you convinced by all the health benefits of dried vegetables? If you want to integrate them more regularly into your diet, discover a vegan recipe given by the nutritionist that will delight your taste buds.
Here are the ingredients needed for four people:
– 1 small broccoli;
– 1 carrot;
– 1 parsnip;
– 400 grams of red beans, drained and rinsed;
– 1 red onion;
– Fresh ginger;
– 20 cl of coconut milk;
– 1 tablespoon of curry paste;
– 1 tablespoon of oil.
“If you are not a big fan of parsnips, it is possible to replace it with a second carrot,” as the expert indicates.
The steps of preparing the recipe
1. Start the recipe by finely slicing the onion, then wash and peel the carrot and parsnip. You can then cut the broccoli into florets and also finely chop the fresh ginger.
2. In a hot pan, brown the onion and ginger in the oil and curry paste then add all the diced vegetables.
3. Add half of the coconut milk then simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Mix and add the red beans then the rest of the coconut milk.
5. Serve on a plate with rice for a 100% plant-based and complete meal!
Additional source:
- Cereal products and legumes – Health Insurance