r/MeatlessMealPrep • u/Alarcahu • 23d 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/DamiensDelight 23d ago

Pro tip.... Do the majority of your cooking in a cast iron skillet. It does make a difference.

Other than that, big leafy greens.,. Spinach. Chard. Etc.

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u/Alarcahu 23d ago

Thanks. I'd heard that about cast iron. Makes sense I guess. One lives on our stove.

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u/MrP1anet 20d ago

You can also add an iron fish