I need some recipes ideas for cooking beans/ lentils / chick peas and tofu?

I know how to cook but these foods are new to meI need some recipes ideas for cooking beans/ lentils / chick peas and tofu?
Beans, you can do just about anything with beans





Greek Lentil Soup : Taste really good! I made it a couple of weeks ago.





Chickpeas...I LOVE CHICKPEAS! You can do a lot with them...you could make hummus, or put them in a salad (pasta, leaf, bean). I like to roast them in the oven and make them crunchy (like a nut) as a snack. Too do this you would put them in a bag, add enough olive oil to coat them and salt to your taste. The put them on cookie sheet (the kind with a little bit of a edge all around) and put them in the oven @ 350..I'm not sure for how long...I just keep an eye on them.





Tofu: Hands down my favorite food next to broccoli. There are different types of tofu. Different recipes call for different types. I like to just get some firm or extra firm tofu cut it into cubes or slices and fry in a pan with just a little bit of oil. You can then add it to stir-fries, put it on a sandwich, dip it in sauce (I like mine dipped in a Thai peanut sauce). It's very versatile





...wow I kinda just went on and on...I'm such a vegan nerd!





Good Luck, there is a wealth of info on the net...keep your eyes open!!!I need some recipes ideas for cooking beans/ lentils / chick peas and tofu?
1. Garlic Lentils and Tofu





Time: 30 min, 10 min prep


Change to: servings US Metric


1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu


1 carrot


1 tablespoon olive oil


1 garlic clove


1 (15 1/2 ounce) can lentils


1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


salt





Cut tofu into 3/4 inch cubes.


Cut carrot into small pieces.


Heat oil in a saucepan.


Using a garlic press, add garlic to heated oil.


Cook garlic until browned.


Add carrots and let cook for about 5 minutes, to soften a bit.


Add tofu and let cook for another 5 minutes.


Add lentils and cayenne pepper.


Let cook for another 10 minutes or so.


Serve over rice of your choice!





2. Curried Lentils (this recipe does not have tofu but you could just add it in, it should taste fine)





This is a great tasting healthy vegetarian bowl meal that will warm you on a cool day. The flavor is even better the next day. It is a good recipe to make when you want to prepare a dish that can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for a quick meal. Kale is not usually found in such recipes, but it is great and adds more flavor and nutritional benefits making this a complete dish with protein and vegetables.





Prep and Cook Time: prep time: 15 minutes; cooking time: 30 minute





Ingredients:


1 cup brown or green lentils, washed and picked over


4 cups + 1 TBS vegetable broth


1 medium onion, chopped


3 medium cloves garlic, chopped


2 medium carrots, diced into 1/4 inch pieces


2 medium celery stalks,diced into 1/4 inch pieces


2 cups finely chopped kale


2 tsp curry powder


1 15oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain)


3 TBS chopped fresh cilantro


salt and black pepper to taste








Directions:











Rinse lentils in strainer and sort through, removing debris.





Heat 1 TBS broth in medium soup pot. Healthy Saut茅 onion in broth over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently, until translucent.





Add garlic, carrots, celery, and kale. Continue to saut茅 for another couple of minutes. Add curry powder and mix to bring out its flavor.





Add rinsed and drained lentils, broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer uncovered until lentils and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.





Serves 4





Healthy Cooking Tips:





Chopping the kale, carrots and celery into the size recommended allows them to cook thoroughly in the time it takes the lentils to cook. The dish also has a better appearance, when they are in proportion to the lentils. In this kind of dish you don't want them el dente. They are better when cooked longer. Their nutrients are not lost, as they are retained in the broth.