What to make a healthy breakfast from? How to make lentil paste? |

In this article you will learn, among others:

  • What to make a healthy breakfast from?
  • How to make chickpea paste?
  • How To Make Bean Paste?
  • What are the recipes for lentil paste?

Everyone knows that the pods have to be eaten, they are healthy, they fill you up for a long time and taste great. Whether it’s beans, lentils or soybeans, each is a great source of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, protein and dietary fiber. Pastes from these plants are a great idea to reduce cold cuts for sandwiches and include pods in meals. Below are some recipes for such pastes, some of them have been preparing for years, others I am going to try as soon as possible. Most of them require the use of a blender – the simplest one, but the actual preparation of each of these pastes does not take long.

1. Soybean tomato pate

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of soybeans, 1/3 onion, 1 tablespoon of oil, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, dried basil (about a tablespoon), dried red pepper, a pinch of salt and pepper.

Manufacturing method: Soybeans pour boiling water for 3 hours, and then boil them in fresh water for 40 minutes. Dice the onions and sauté in oil. Blend all ingredients.

2. Green lentil paste

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of green lentils, 4 large mushrooms, 1/3 of a small onion, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dill, teaspoon of red pepper, pepper, salt.

Manufacturing method: Boil the lentils, slice the mushrooms and onion and fry in olive oil, add the rest of the ingredients and blend.

3. Red bean paste

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of red beans, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of marjoram, pepper and salt, optional 1/2 clove of garlic.

Manner of execution: Soak the beans overnight and then boil them in lightly salted water until soft. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend.

3. Pasta a’la humus

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 clove of garlic, cumin, 2 tablespoons of sesame, teaspoon of lemon juice.

Procedure: Soak the chickpeas overnight, drain the water and boil in new water until soft. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend.

4. Green broad bean paste

Ingredients: 1/2 pack of frozen broad beans, 1 clove of garlic, fresh parsley, a teaspoon of lemon juice, a handful of fresh savory, oil or olive oil, salt and pepper.

Manner of execution: Boil the broad beans and peel, add the remaining ingredients, blend.

5. Mint paste

Ingredients: 1 handful of fresh mint, 1/2 pack of frozen green peas, dill, 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil, teaspoon of lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Manner of execution: Boil the peas and blend with the rest of the ingredients.

For each dish with legumes, it is worth adding herbs that reduce flatulence, such as fennel, cumin, ginger, coriander, marjoram.

6. Chickpea paste

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds, a teaspoon of curry powder, a teaspoon of sweet pepper, a pinch of chili pepper, coriander, pepper, and salt.

Manufacturing method: Soak the chickpeas for a few hours and cook in fresh water until soft. We blend with the rest of the ingredients.

7. Roasted pepper paste

Ingredients: 1 red pepper, 1/2 cup of red lentils, 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil, sweet dried pepper, parsley, pepper, and salt.

Manufacturing method: Boil the lentils until tender, bake the peppers on a grill pan or in the oven for another dish. Blend all ingredients.

8. Chickpea and dried tomato paste

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of chickpeas, 6 dried tomatoes, 1 clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon of sunflower seeds (can be roasted in a dry frying pan), 3 tablespoons of tomato oil, thyme, salt and pepper.

Manufacturing method: Soak the chickpeas and cook them in fresh water until soft, blend with the rest of the ingredients.

9. Paste from pods with olives

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chickpeas, 1/3 cup red lentils, 5 olives, 1/2 clove garlic (may be omitted), 1 tablespoon canola oil, a pinch of sweet pepper, turmeric, savory, pepper and salt.

Manufacturing method: Soak the chickpeas and cook with lentils in fresh water, add the rest of the ingredients, blend.

10. White bean paste

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of white beans, rosemary, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper.

Manufacturing method: Soak the beans and cook with garlic in fresh water. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend.

Let me know in the comments what toothpastes do you make in your homes? What other healthy breakfast spreads do you know? 

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