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Dry Beans (White Beans)

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Dry Beans (White Beans) - Comprehensive Guide

What is it?

Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are a food source from the legume family and widely consumed worldwide. This product, especially known as “white beans” in Türkiye, is a protein-rich and economical food option. Originating in Central and South America, beans have played an important role in human nutrition for thousands of years.

Bean grains are preserved by drying and can be stored for a long time. It is grown in Türkiye, especially in the Black Sea Region, and is one of the indispensable flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine.

Ezogelin Soup Recipe

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Ezogelin Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

Ezogelin soup is one of the indispensable soups of Turkish cuisine. This soup, which is both nutritious and filling, is the crown jewel of tables, especially in winter. Here is a delicious Ezogelin soup recipe for 6 people, step by step:

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
2 tablespoons fine bulgur
2 tablespoons rice
1 onion (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon pepper paste (optional)
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon mint
1 teaspoon chili pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 teaspoons salt
7 cups hot water (meat broth can also be used if desired)
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Preparation Steps

1. Wash the lentils, rice and bulgur

Wash them all with plenty of water several times and drain.

Green Lentil Soup Recipe

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Green Lentil Soup Recipe (6 People)

If you are looking for a delicious, nutritious and satisfying soup, green lentil soup is a great choice. Rich in protein, fiber and iron, this soup is indispensable for tables especially in winter months. Here is a step-by-step recipe for 6 people that you can easily prepare at home.

Ingredients

1 cup green lentils
1 onion
1 carrot
1 medium potato
2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6 cups hot water (chicken broth or meat broth can also be used if desired)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Top (Optional)

1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon mint

Preparation Stage

Prepare the Lentils: Wash the green lentils in plenty of water. Add enough water to cover them and boil for 10 minutes. Then drain the water.

Chickpea Chicken Soup Recipe

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🥣 Chickpea Chicken Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

If you are looking for a nutritious and satisfying soup that will warm you up on cold days, this recipe is for you! Prepared with the magnificent harmony of chicken and chickpeas, this soup will please both your household and your guests.

🛒 Ingredients

2 chicken drumsticks (or 1 cup of shredded boiled chicken)
1 cup of boiled chickpeas
1 medium onion
1 clove of garlic
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 tea glass of orzo (optional)
1 teaspoon of powdered red pepper
1 teaspoon of chili pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of cumin
6 cups of chicken broth (or water)
2 tablespoons of oil
Salt (to taste)

👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps

Boil the chicken: Put the chicken drumsticks in a pot, add enough water to cover them. After boiling, remove the foam. Boil for about 30 minutes. Shred the boiled chicken, drain the water and keep it aside.

Bean Soup Recipe

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Bean Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

One of the nutritious, satisfying and classic soups of Turkish cuisine, bean soup is an indispensable part of tables, especially in winter months. With the flavor of beans and the contribution of vegetables, this soup is both practical and a very healthy alternative.

📝 Ingredients

2 cups of boiled beans
1 medium onion
1 carrot
1 potato
1 clove of garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon oil or olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili pepper (optional)
6 cups hot water or broth
For the topping: finely chopped parsley (optional)

👩‍🍳 Preparation

Prepare the vegetables: Chop the onion, dice the carrots and potatoes. Finely chop the garlic.

Mung Bean Soup Recipe

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Mung Bean Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes

🥣 Ingredients

1 cup mung bean
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 carrot
1 potato
1 tomato (or 1 tablespoon tomato paste)
1 tea glass olive oil
6 cups hot water or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper powder
Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice or juice of ½ lemon
For the top: Finely chopped parsley or fresh mint

👩‍🍳 Preparation

Prepare the mung bean: If you soak the mung bean overnight, it will cook more easily. If you don’t have time, you can soak it in hot water for about 1 hour. Drain and set aside.

Red Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe

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🌿 Red Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe (For 6 People)

🥣 Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
1 medium onion
1 carrot
1 potato
1 zucchini
1 red capia pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 teaspoons salt
7 cups hot water (vegetable broth can be used if desired)
For the topping: Dried mint and lemon slices

👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the Vegetables

Chop the onion. Dice the carrots, potatoes, zucchini and capia pepper. Preparing all the vegetables in advance makes the cooking process easier.

Lentil Tarhana Soup Recipe

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Lentil Tarhana Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

One of the indispensables of the winter months, tarhana soup increases its nutritional value and taste when combined with red lentils. Here is a soup recipe that is both filling and a source of healing: Lentil Tarhana Soup.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons of powdered tarhana
1 tea glass of red lentils
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 tablespoon of pepper paste (optional)
2 tablespoons of olive oil (or butter)
8 cups of hot water (1-2 cups of meat/chicken stock can also be added if desired)
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of chili pepper
1 teaspoon of mint

Preparation

1. Preparation Stage:

Put the tarhana in a bowl and let it sit with 1 cup of warm water for 10-15 minutes.
Wash and drain the lentils.

2. Fry the Onion:

Put the olive oil (or butter) in the pot.

Bakla Soup Recipe

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🥣 Broad Bean Soup Recipe (For 6 People)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: For 6 People

🌿 Ingredients

500 grams of fresh broad beans
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of flour
1 clove of garlic (optional (depending on)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
5 cups water (chicken or vegetable broth can also be used if desired)
1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the topping:

List of Legumes Used in Cooking

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Legumes used in cooking in general are known for their high protein content and nutritional value. Here is a list of commonly used legumes in cooking:

Bean Varieties

White kidney beans
Kidney beans
Black beans
Pinto beans
Navy beans
Butter beans
Cannellini beans
Great Northern beans
Adzuki beans (red beans - Asian)
Mung beans (green beans)
Fava beans (broad beans)
Green beans
Yellow beans
Borlotti beans
Cranberry beans
Flageolet beans
Tepary beans
Jacobs cattle beans
Romano beans

Lentil Varieties

Red lentils
Green lentils
Brown lentils
Beluga lentils
Yellow lentils
Coral lentils
French lentils (Le Puy)
Petite crimson lentils
Macachiados lentils

Chickpea Varieties

Yellow chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
Black chickpeas (kala chana)
Green chickpeas
Kabuli chickpeas
Desi chickpeas
Bengal gram

Types of Peas

Split pea
Green pea
Yellow pea
Fresh pea
Snap pea
Snow pea
Field pea
Black-eyed pea
Cowpea

Black-eyed pea and similar

Black-eyed pea
Flower pea
Red pea
Yard-long bean
Asparagus bean

Soybean Products

Soybeans
Edamame (fresh soybean)
Soybean flour
Tofu (bean curd)
Tempeh
Miso
Natto

Types of Beans

Fresh pea
Dried pea
Broad bean
Horse bean
Windsor bean

Lupin (Lupin)

White lupin
Blue lupin
Yellow lupin
Andean lupin

Common in Turkish Cuisine

Dermason bean
Horoz bean
Sugar bean
Ispir bean
Göynük bean
Akdağ bean
Çali bean
Antalya bean

Legumes of the Indian Subcontinent

Chana dal (slit chickpea)
Moong dal (mung bean)
Masoor dal (red lentil)
Toor dal (pigeon pea)
Urad dal (black gram)
Kulthi dal (horse gram)
Rajma (red bean)

African Legumes

Bambara groundnut
African yam bean
Kersting’s groundnut
Pigeon pea
Cowpea

South American Legumes

Lima bean
Runner bean
Tepary bean
Jicama bean
Velvet bean

Asia Pacific Legumes

Winged bean
Guar bean
Cluster bean
Jack bean
Sword bean
Moth bean

Fresh (Young) Legumes

Green beans
Fresh peas
Fresh broad beans
Fresh black-eyed peas
Edamame
Sugar snap peas

Processed Legume Products

Hummus (chickpea paste)
Dal (Indian lentil soup)
Falafel
Besan (chickpea flour)
Soy sauce
Fermented soy products

Protein Content (Approx. per 100g):