Collects recipes for dishes with legumes, including dips, salads, soups, and salsas, with an illustrated guide to dried beans, chickpeas, and lentils, and advice on buying and cooking them to achieve maximum flavor and nutrition.

Originally published in Great Britain in 2013 as Pulse by Pavilion Books. Includes index.

The power of the bean -- Saving the planet -- The wind factor -- All you need to know -- Nibbles, dips and purées -- Fritters, pancakes and patties -- Soups -- Stylish starters -- Salads -- Sides -- Vegetarian mains -- The full Monty -- Sweet bits -- Sauces, salsas and seasonings -- Basics -- Beans: the identification parade.