The Bean Book - Softcover

Lyons Press

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0600603776 ISBN 13: 9780600603771

Publisher: Hamlyn, 2001

Synopsis

Versatile, nutritious, yet so simple, beans are the ideal ingredients for any meal, and there is no better introduction to the amazing properties and diverse flavors of the legume family than The Bean Book. Packed with illuminating information, The Bean Book sets out the history of humanity's relationship with the bean, details its nutritional and health benefits, and provides an exhaustive list and description of all the major beans in the world, from pinto and cannellini beans to chickpeas and lentils.Along with numerous storing and preparation tips, The Bean Book features a wide range of international dishes that brings out the incredible variety of styles and tastes that beans can deliver. Beginning with mouthwatering soups like minestrone and black bean soup with soba noodles and savory starters like garlic, herb, and bean pâté and the classic refried beans, The Bean Book goes on to provide dozens of hearty main course dishes, ranging from the vegetarian (cannellini beans on toast and bean tagine) to such classic meat and bean dishes as cassoulet, Chinese chicken with black beans, and chili con carne. Illustrated throughout with lush full-color photographs, The Bean Book is a must-have for anyone who already loves the delicious variety of bean flavors and will convince anyone who has ever thought that beans are but a poor man's food that there really is magic to this fruit.

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From the Back Cover

Versatile, nutritious, yet so simple, beans are the ideal ingredients for any meal, and there is no better introduction to the amazing properties and diverse flavors of the legume family than The Bean Book. Packed with illuminating information, The Bean Book sets out the history of humanity's relationship with the bean, details its nutritional and health benefits, and provides an exhaustive list and description of all the major beans in the world, from pinto and cannellini beans to chickpeas and lentils.Along with numerous storing and preparation tips, The Bean Book features a wide range of international dishes that brings out the incredible variety of styles and tastes that beans can deliver. Beginning with mouthwatering soups like minestrone and black bean soup with soba noodles and savory starters like garlic, herb, and bean pâté and the classic refried beans, The Bean Book goes on to provide dozens of hearty main course dishes, ranging from the vegetarian (cannellini beans on toast and bean tagine) to such classic meat and bean dishes as cassoulet, Chinese chicken with black beans, and chili con carne. Illustrated throughout with lush full-color photographs, The Bean Book is a must-have for anyone who already loves the delicious variety of bean flavors and will convince anyone who has ever thought that beans are but a poor man's food that there really is magic to this fruit. (9 1/4 x 9 3/4, 144 pages, color photos)

Review

"You might not think beans would ignite palate fireworks. But this book will get sparks going with more than 70 recipes that re simple, nutritious, high in protein and, in many cases, perfect for the vegetarian at your barbecue."--San Jose Mercury News

Edition details

• Publisher: Hamlyn
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0600603776
• ISBN 13: 9780600603771
• Binding: Paperback