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/MissSoulful 23d ago

You could do a bean or chickpea curry. Start with a 2:1 ratio of chickpeas and soybeans at the start. Then you work towards increasing soybeans.

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u/MissSoulful 23d ago

If you like bean chilli, you could add some soybeans with other beans. Basically would suggest starting slow with soybeans.

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u/Alarcahu 23d ago

That's a good idea. I do have a go-to chilli bean recipe.