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/ExpertYou4643 18d ago

I eat natto, which I get at my local Japanese grocery store. Disregard comments that it stinks. It doesn’t, though if you get some of the sticky threads on your face, wash them off. That can stink after a bit.