Peas, broad beans, and green beans. Spring is the season for beans! Here's a mouth-watering way to eat them

Author: Fluent

The fireworks of the world are the most soothing to the heart. As the weather warms up, people's internal organs seem to be "stirring", looking forward to being awakened and nourished by the sun. In major vegetable markets, in addition to various green vegetables competing for the market, there are also various kinds of bean foods in a "full" state, welcoming customers. The traditional Chinese diet emphasizes "grains are good for nourishment, but beans are not good", which shows the important position of beans in the spring diet.

Beans in spring are fresh and green, large and full, and full of sweetness, full of spring flavor. Cowpeas, peas, edamame, green beans, broad beans, French beans, lentils, large lentils, snow peas... these are all beans that are popular in major vegetable markets. Bean foods are rich in nutrients, rich in high-quality protein, a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, soy isoflavones, and a variety of trace elements, vitamins, etc., and there is a saying among the people that "eating beans in spring is better than eating meat."

Spring is the season when fresh broad beans are on the market. The grains are plump and the fragrant taste is very tempting. Broad beans are also rich in zinc, manganese, phospholipids and other elements; peas are round and bright green, with a relatively high crude fiber content. Eating them regularly can stimulate intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation. They also contain various amino acids necessary for the human body; snow peas are also called edible peas. The main edible pods are tender pods. They not only contain amino acids necessary for the human body, but also contain plant lectins, gibberellins, etc. In addition to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory functions, these substances also have excellent promoting effects on the body's metabolic functions.

Cowpea contains high-quality protein that is easy to digest and absorb, an appropriate amount of carbohydrates, and a variety of vitamins and trace elements, which can fully supplement the nutrients needed by the body. Cowpea also contains cholinesterase activity, which can promote food digestion and increase appetite. It is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach and decreased digestive function. Green beans are particularly high in calcium, which is twice that of soybeans and seven times that of chicken. Its calcium content ranks among the highest among vegetables.

But no matter what kind of beans you eat, there is one important point you must remember: make sure they are all fried and cooked thoroughly!

As one of the most popular vegetables, beans are an indispensable delicacy on the table. Among the various food poisoning incidents that have occurred over the years, bean poisoning is not uncommon. Immature beans contain two plant toxins, hemagglutinin and saponin. When consumed by the human body, they will irritate the digestive tract mucosa, causing bean poisoning. Bean poisoning usually occurs within ten minutes to four hours after consumption. Mild cases may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc.; severe cases may cause dizziness, headache, cold sweats, panic, and even electrolyte disorders. Beans are delicious and nutritious, and are very good ingredients, but be sure to remember to cook them thoroughly!

In this issue of Micro Diet Therapy, I will share a super delicious minced bean and pork dish . It is not only a great tool for bibimbap, but also a great topping for noodles. Come and try it!

Materials

600g cowpea, 300g pork (half fat and half lean), soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, 5 chili peppers, 6 cloves of garlic, 1 spoon of starch

Method

▲ Half fat and half lean minced pork, add one spoon of cooking wine, one spoon of light soy sauce, half spoon of oyster sauce, half spoon of sugar, and one spoon of starch and marinate for 15 minutes

▲ Add oil to the pan, add minced meat and stir-fry until fragrant

▲ Leave the base oil after taking out the minced meat

▲ Leave some oil from the fried minced meat

▲ Add chili pepper and minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant

▲ Add the washed and diced beans and stir-fry over high heat

▲ Add two spoons of cooking wine and two spoons of soy sauce. If the water is dry, add 2-3 spoons of water immediately.

▲ Stir-fry over high heat for about five minutes until the beans are cooked.

▲ Add the minced meat and stir fry for about 2-3 minutes

▲ Add half a spoonful of dark soy sauce for coloring and a teaspoon of salt for seasoning, then serve.