VirgysKitchenandGarden

Beans are a staple in my nutritional journey. Because some of them are high in carbohydrates, I do not add anything else with carb. This week, I am packing garbanzo beans in small round bowls for lunch as my salad topping. I combined the beans with sautéed rings of red onion for extra aroma and taste. To add contrast to the garbanzo bean salad, I will sprinkle it with chopped, raw red bell pepper, the most nutritious of all the bell peppers. Over the years, I have conducted hours of research on the benefits of most of the beans. Garbanzo tops the list as the most nutritious available. It is packed with protein, calcium, cobalamin, iron, Vitamin B-6, magnesium, and so on. I love the taste and texture of this weird-shaped legume, which is also called chickpea.    --Frances Ohanenye maintains this unusual site. Click on the "Open Source Cooking" tab for enlightening information. Have a fruitful day!

Appetizer:  Crunchy peanut butter and celery: (A student asked me to try this pair, and I like the crunchy-and-smooth combination on my palate. However, my favorite is still apple and peanut butter. I used to love banana and peanut butter/peanut or groundnuts--a Nigerian favorite snack.) Benefits of celery: High in anti-oxidants , potent healing power  as the first drink of the day, a cure for insomnia , and other superfood-worthy benefits. Peanuts are high in protein. Meatless Main Course: Start with pungent red onions, which used to make me cry when I was a novice cook. I love to cut them into concentric rings. In a separate pot, pour lentil pasta into boiling water (far right) with butter or olive oil. I prefer olive oil for everything, even for frying plantains.          California medley vegetables (right): Pour lentil pasta and California vegetable medley into pureed tomato sauce. Dessert:  Succulent, sun-riped, and glistening pineapple chunks are amazi

Like some vegetables, asparagus lacks a distinct flavor. They are nutritious, no doubt. I figured I would rise above the usual asparagus and butter and dress it up with red pepper and sauteed red onions. Just divine! Lunch is served! The ten most amazing benefits are itemized here:  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/asparagus-benefits --Frances Ohanenye maintains this unusual site. Click on the "Open Source Cooking" tab for enlightening information. Thanks for visiting. Have a fruitful day!