Harness the magical power of the world’s most versatile plant-based proteins with 100 delicious recipes that will revolutionize breakfast, lunch, dinner, and, yes, even dessert. Beans, chickpeas, dried peas, and lentils (a.k.a. pulses)–they may seem humble, but they’re actually very cool, a perfect canvas for bold flavors and the foundation of an inventive menu. Drawing on culinary traditions from around the world, The Bean Cookbook offers 100 phenomenal ways to enjoy these extraordinary legumes. Not only are they astonishingly shelf-stable and economical, they’re healthy, too! With heaps of protein, fiber, and other micronutrients, dried legumes are a nutritious option for any diet.