6 Amazing Bean Dishes That Deserve a Spot in Your Food Delivery Routine
Posted by Sara on Thursday, August 21st, 2014 with 1 Comments
Want to eat healthier lunches at the office? Wish you could feel fuller during the workday? Looking to observe Meatless Monday (or a meatless lifestyle)? Simply feeling stuck in a rut with your usual food delivery order at the office?
The answer is beans.
Yes, beans — the underrated, overlooked, and downright mocked legume could actually be the secret superfood that can make your office lunches more nutritious, more flavorful, and vegetarian-friendly. Beans are packed with fiber, which is digested slowly, meaning you’ll feel fuller for longer periods of time after eating. They are also rich in protein, the essential component of a satisfying (and nourishing) meal. And they can substitute for meat in an awful lot of dishes for complete and healthy vegetarian meals.
Harira is a traditional Moroccan stew made with chickpeas.
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But beyond all those reasons? Beans taste good! They absorb flavor and spices beautifully, and are found in cuisines of all kinds from all across the globe. So if you feel stuck in a food delivery rut, always ordering the same Pad Thai, carnitas burrito, or chicken tikka masala, look to the unlikely bean for inspiration. We’ve done the legwork: here are six delicious, takeout-friendly dishes starring your new favorite plant-based protein.
Indian – Channa masala
Enjoy the familiar flavors of your favorite curries, but with chickpeas taking center stage instead of chicken or lamb — for more fiber and lower fat in your next Indian takeout meal.
Thai – Sator pad goong
This Southern Thai dish isn’t vegetarian, but it’s a delicious way to switch up your same-old Thai routine. Sator beans are stir-fried with hot chiles, shrimp, and pork. Fun fact: sator beans (which are vaguely similar to lima beans) are commonly referred to as “stink beans” in Thailand, but don’t let that stop you from trying this amazingly spicy and flavorful dish.
Cuban – Arroz congri
No cuisine does a better take on rice-and-beans than Cuban. The two main ingredients (with black beans being the standard) are cooked together with peppers, garlic, cumin, and onions for a flavor-packed dish that’s hearty enough to stand as a main course.
Mexican – Black bean burritos
Because when you’ve got zesty black beans, fajita-style vegetables, and a healthy scoop of guacamole, we promise you won’t miss the carnitas or beef one bit – and you’ll still be stuffed after your meal!
Italian – Pasta e fagioli
Yet another example of Italian peasant food that’s actually fit for a king. Traditionally, cannelloni or borlotti beans are cooked with a smaller pasta (like macaroni) and vegetables (like onions, celery, and tomatoes) and sometimes a little pork for added flavor. The consistency can be quite soupy or more solid, but regardless of the variation, it’s simple and sublime when done well.
Moroccan – Harira
This traditional Moroccan soup is especially popular during Ramadan, when it’s eaten as an appetizer to break the fast at the end of each day. Chickpeas and lentils are cooked with lamb or beef, onion, and spices like ginger, paprika, and turmeric for a hearty yet zesty soup.
Give your food delivery order a healthy, fiber-rich, vegetarian-friendly makeover by bringing on the beans! And Waiter.com makes it easy, with a wide range of menus, online ordering, and prompt delivery — every day of the week.
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the Harira Moroccan stew made with chickpeas looks interesting can you please post the ingredients on how to prepare it.