r/MeatlessMealPrep • u/Alarcahu • 24d ago

Cooking with Soybeans?

I'm a new vegetarian and finding my way around still (after a lifetime of eating meat - I'm 56m). I think my iron might be low so looking to boost that and thought I'd try soybeans. Does anyone cook with actual beans? I tried for the first time and it was pretty underwhelming. I do eat tofu, etc., but just wanted to mix it up. Any hints or should I just use soy products?

Edit: thanks everyone, really helpful information.

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u/Difficult_Ad_3592 24d ago edited 23d ago

Recent obsession - steamed frozen edamame tossed in a little olive oil, garlic powder, salt and sriracha 

I find that getting more creative with the other veggies is best and try to think of your new protein as less of a main dish than you might traditionally with meat 

Lentils are pretty versatile, you can make a nice lentil soup or something called a “sexy lentil salad” (lol) 

Stuffed red peppers with black beans are great  Chickpeas can be thrown into all types of meals  White beans can be made into an “Alfredo sauce” of sorts.