Discover the taste of these black beans from Argentina, rich in beneficial substances for health such as antioxidants, fiber, mineral salts and vitamin B. Delicious in soups and broths , they help to maintain intestinal functions in the well-being and are perfect in vegetarian diets to cover the needs of vegetable proteins (about 25%).
Ingredients: black beans Origin: Argentina Cooking time: 50 min. / in a pressure cooker 25 min.
A bean grade that derives its name from the Japanese Adzuki “little bean” - so it looks similar to soy. Red beans are a true concentrate of proteins, vitamins, antioxidant isoflavones, soluble fiber, mineral salts and very few sugars. Excellent for those who want to keep the glycemic load low, they are delicious with minestrone, soups and salads.
Ingredients: red soy beans Origin: Argentina Cooking time: 50 min. / in a pressure cooker 25 min.
Green pepper is used to flavor fish and meat dishes (chicken, turkey, pork, beef). The recipe for fillet with green pepper is famous. It is particularly appreciated for its spicy, fresh and delicately herbaceous flavour. Green pepper also goes well with other spices, including nutmeg, coriander and juniper.
Cinnamon in bark is the spice preferred by cooks to give a particular flavor to their recipes. In healthy terms, cinnamon helps keep blood sugar in balance, helps prevent cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, triglycerides and ulcers. Tip: do not cook it too long, it can become bitter.
The taste of these legumes is that intense and creamy of the most delicious chickpeas. Perfect for soups, side dishes and salads. They are shelled to facilitate cooking and digestibility, avoiding intestinal swelling. The peeled appearance of chickpeas does not affect their food quality: they are a great source of protein, vitamins, fibers and important mineral salts such as potassium, phosphorus and iron.
Ingredients : shelled chickpeas Origin: Australia
Soaking: 6 hours. Cooking time: 30 min. / in a pressure cooker 15 min.
Cassia ground cinnamon has an intense flavor that goes well with salty foods and flavors meat. In the Middle East it accompanies stews, lamb, goose and duck meat; in Thailand pork and dried fruit; in Morocco it is combined with pigeon pastilla; in Yorkshire it is excellent in braised ham. A pinch of cinnamon is perfect in mashed potatoes, ravioli and pumpkin risotto. It gives a unique aroma to vegetable pies or natural yoghurt.
Notoriously rich in vitamin C, orange is also famous for its protective properties for the body. Sliced oranges, dried, are excellent to eat as snacks, or as ingredients for tasty sweet dishes. Among the specialties resulting from processing, such as jams, dehydrated oranges are often appreciated for the concentration of nutrients, as well as for their sweet taste.
Delicate and rich in beneficial nutrients, these beans belong to a medium-sized variety, and remain fairly compact after cooking. For this reason, they create delicious dishes such as soups and first courses, but also just as side dishes with a drizzle of oil. Try them to satisfy the palate but also for their excellent nutritional qualities: high protein, low fat, mineral salts and vitamins.
Ingredients: brown beans Origin: Argentina Cooking times: 60 min . / in a pressure cooker 30 min.
Chinese five spice powder is a traditional spice blend, used in Chinese cuisine. This mix gives the dishes a light hint of minty taste, which still includes all the five flavors in cooking: sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter. A special taste to flavor meat and fish dishes, marinades and exotic sauces.
Ingredients:
star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, fennel.
Red kampot pepper has a mild, yet strong aroma. Its flavor is unique and varied, it can be very spicy, slightly sweet or have floral or citrus nuances. Indeed, the very spicy version has slight shades of eucalyptus and mint.
This variety of beans, called Dark Red Kidney, produces a sweet taste, a floury texture, and various substances that are beneficial for our body. They are very rich in proteins, minerals, starches, minerals such as iron, phosphorus, and vitamins B1, B2 and PP. Excellent for recipes of soups, broths, salads, side dishes and for the famous Tex-Mex dishes. For vegetarian cuisine, they lend themselves to creating excellent vegetable meatballs.
Ingredients: dark red beans Origin: Argentina
Soaking: about 10 hours. Cooking time: 60 min. / in a pressure cooker 30 min.
