Updated Apr 24, 2015
Add some green to your plate with legumes. They may be small, but these beans and lentils pack a nutritional wallop.
Give your diet a healthy shot of green by infusing recipes with green legumes. From lima beans to green lentils, these unsung heroes of the supermarket are nutritional heavy-hitters and can enliven a range of dishes with their earthy flavours. And with more people watching their food budgets, green legumes continue to be priced right.
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Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
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