Vegan Beans From Around the World: Review & Giveaway + Navy Bean Pie

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Every dish in this book is good food, not just good vegan food. – Kelsey Kinser

Vegan Beans From Around the World Cover

Over the past month – when I need a break from creating and eating my own recipes for my cookbook – I’ve been cooking from a variety of books, including Kelsey Kinser’s new one, Vegan Beans From Around The World.  The recipes are simple, satisfying, and use good, whole food ingredients.  Ease of preparation has been key in my cooking right now – so this book has been much-appreciated!

Kelsey’s goal in writing Vegan Beans was primarily to share good food, as she wrote in her Introduction, but she also wanted to showcase both classic and re-imagined recipes inspired by her extensive travels around the world.  You’ll find dishes from Greece, Britain, France, Spain, India, Bulgaria, and Egypt along with cuisine from many other nations.  A succinct Introduction tells you how to soak and cook beans, the pros and cons of canned beans vs. dried beans, and why beans are such an important part of a plant-based diet.  You’ll find Soups and Salads, Sides and Snacks, Main Dishes, and Drinks and Desserts.  While there are no photos in the book, I didn’t find that to be a negative – it reflects the no-nonsense feel of the book.

Thank you, Kelsey and Ulysses Press for sending me a review copy and providing a copy of Vegan Beans to give to one of my readers.  The giveaway ends at midnight U.S. Central time August 1 and is open to those in the U.S. and Canada only.

Let’s get to the food!

Pictured below:
Green Bean Fries
Dutch Split Pea Soup
Edamame Soy Milk & Soy Milk
Navy Bean Pie

Green Bean Fries An Unrefined Vegan

Dutch Split Pea Soup An Unrefined Vegan 

Dutch Split Pea Soup Photo by An Unrefined Vegan

Navy Bean Pie An Unrefined Vegan

The author discovered this unique pie only fairly recently. It goes by the name “Muslim Bean Pie” in many places. However, this is not an authentic Muslim recipe because some of the spices are not allowed within stricter sects of the religion.

Navy Bean Pie
Serves 8
The author discovered this unique pie only fairly recently. It goes by the name “Muslim Bean Pie” in many places. However, this is not an authentic Muslim recipe because some of the spices are not allowed within stricter sects of the religion.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
1 hr
534 calories
86 g
0 g
18 g
13 g
3 g
197 g
2522 g
53 g
0 g
14 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
197g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534
Calories from Fat 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g
27%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2522mg
105%
Total Carbohydrates 86g
29%
Dietary Fiber 10g
42%
Sugars 53g
Protein 13g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
12%
Iron
23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 2⁄3 cup soy or rice milk powder mixed with 3⁄4 cup water
  2. 1⁄4 cup and 1 tablespoon ground flax seed mixed into 1⁄4 cup and 2 tablespoons warm water
  3. 2 cups of cooked navy beans
  4. 1⁄2 cup sugar
  5. 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
  6. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  7. 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  8. 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
  9. 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
  10. 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
  11. 1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked (either prebought vegan option or homemade)
Instructions
  1. While preparing the rest of the recipe, preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the soy or rice milk and water with the ground flax seeds and water until it becomes smooth and thick.
  3. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the pie shell and blend until creamy and you no longer see chunks of beans. If needed, scrape the sides of the blender/food processor and blend again.
  4. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell and bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Lower the temperature to 350°F and bake for another 35 minutes or until a toothpick poked into the center of the pie comes out clean. If there is cracking on the top of your pie, it is probably done. If the edges of the pie crust begin to get too dark, you can cover them with tin foil.
  6. Pie can be served warm out of the oven or cold.
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calories
534
fat
18g
protein
13g
carbs
86g
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42 thoughts on “Vegan Beans From Around the World: Review & Giveaway + Navy Bean Pie

  1. Ali Seiter

    Chickpeas, for SURE! Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂

    I subscribe to the newsletter & follow on Pinterest.

    Reply
  2. Emma

    Beans beans beans! I love them all. The book looks to have a lot of really creative recipes in it. The edamame milk has me intrigued..

    Reply
    1. An Unrefined Vegan Post author

      I love them all, too – well, except for lima beans! The edamame milk IS intriguing. Not sure I’ll be making it again :-P, but it was fun to do and the color is wonderful.

      Reply
  3. Cheerfully Vegan

    (I must say, it took me a while to find the “comment” section!) I love pinto beans, especially done into sweet baked beans. Also I receive your e-mail updates.

    Reply
    1. An Unrefined Vegan Post author

      Pinto beans are my second favorite (after black beans). Thanks for entering the giveaway!

      Reply
  4. Jessica Eagle

    Thank you for this wonderful giveaway 🙂

    My favorite kind of bean ?! Only one…?! Hi hi !! I love them all, but I would say lentil, especially French lentil…:)

    Reply
    1. An Unrefined Vegan Post author

      You’re welcome!

      It is tough to pick just one – but you picked a really good one!

      Reply
  5. Jenny

    I like lima beans, I make them in a simple way: some olive oil and lemon juice
    I’m already on the mailing list and a Pinterest follower. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  6. Terri Cole

    I love all. the. beans. A few of my favorites are cannellinis, chickpeas and soy/edamame. Thanks for the giveaway Annie! This looks like a great book.

    Reply
  7. JB

    I have a hard time picking a favourite bean! Red kidney beans I’ll eat straight out of a can, cold. My daughter loves black beans so I make those a lot. And garbanzos are so versatile.

    Reply
  8. Karen Delaney

    My favorite for many things are black turtle beans, but for Mexican foods, I really like Anasazi beans.

    Reply
  9. Lauren

    This looks delicious! I’m such a huge fan of beans in desserts, so I’m definitely wanting to try this! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Angela @ Canned Time

    My favorite beans are black. Love making refried beans homemade from black beans with lots of hot sauce.

    Reply
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  12. Sophie33

    This book sounds like a really good one & so interesting too! My favorite bean are the delicate white beans!

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  13. Sophie33

    I also liked you on Facebook, subscribed by email, liked you on pinterest, ect! 🙂 Cool tasty different bean recipes! They look all fantastic! 🙂 xxx

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