And, as with any ingredient on heavy rotation, those legumes can get old, fast.
Enter: lupini beans (aka lupin beans).
What Are Lupini Beans?
Although the skin may be hard to chew, it’s thinner than anedamame podand entirely edible.
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Lupin beans also have a high level of prebiotic fiber, which contributes to the development of gut-healthy probiotics.
)research suggestseating lupin beans may lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol.
Other than that, there are two minor downsides to lupini beans.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
“They come in two varieties: bitter and sweet.
To reiterate, that process is important to make it ensure that the beans aren’t toxic.
Add to salads.Lupini beans can serve as the protein source for any lettuce or grain salad.
Drizzle with your favorite sauce for an easy weeknight meal.
Add to pasta.Lupini beans can add texture and protein to a pasta dish.
(If this sounds delish to you, check out these creative pasta recipes featuring other legumes.)
Puree into a dip.Beans and legumes serve as the base of many hearty dips hummus, anyone?
Lupini beans have a nutty flavor and texture that can be blended into a protein-packed dip.
Lather the dip on some seedy crackers for a filling snack.
Ready to jump on the bean bandwagon?
“These lupini beans are ready-to-eat and come in a variety of delicious flavors,” says Lavy.
If you’re watching your salt intake, this might not be the snack for you, cautions Lavy.
This microwaveable ground lupini bean product makes a perfect stand-in for rice, couscous, or even cauliflower rice.
Just mix with water and microwave for three minutes.
For a post-workout snack:Tired of the boring post-workout protein bars you usually buy?
