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    Battle of the beans

    Sep 16, 2021 3 minutes

    While beans may be famed for being the musical fruit, there’s a lot more to them than meets the ears.

    Beyond being the backbone of hummus, Mexican chilli and my favourite dish ever, dal, legumes are nutrient-dense and rich in fibre, B vitamins and protein. But which bean or legume is the healthiest?

    Chickpeas

    Firstly, hummus. That’s all we need to know (only kidding). Chickpeas are full of fibre and have 19g of protein per 100g. They reduce blood-sugar level, the risk of severe diseases and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Plus, the water tinned chickpeas swim

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