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Getting back to beans

13 Apr 2016

It's time to get back to the bean, a centuries-old staple food which is healthy, nutritious, sustainably produced and an essential addition to a health conscious diet. With 2016 declared the International Year of Pulses (IYP) by the UN in the hope to positions pulses a primary source of protein and essential nutrients, Pouyoukas Foods partnered with IYP in South Africa.

Try this Pouyoukas 5 Bean Mix salad. It’s economical and delicious. One cup of raw beans makes 2¾ cups cooked beans. Remember to soak the beans overnight in cold water or, for a shortcut, cover and microwave for three minutes on high, then leave to stand for 30 minutes.

Zesty 5 bean salad

Ingredients

4 cups cooked Pouyoukas 5 Bean Mix

Juice and zest of 1 large lemon

5cm piece fresh ginger, grated

4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil

3 spring onions, finely chopped

200 g shredded carrot

Method

In a large bowl, combine the 5 Bean Mix, lemon juice, lemon zest, ginger, olive oil, spring onions, parsley, and carrot. Season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour before serving. This salad can be made a day in advance and left in the fridge to marinate and absorb the flavours.

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