Zen and the Art of Lentils and Beans

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/lentils

There are certain things that Legumes love!

• Black pepper corns (cook a few into the pot or crack them after)
  
• Celery seed, Cumin, Coriander, or Bay leaf
  
• Maple flavor (toasted ground Fenugreek seed)
  
• Smoked Chipotle powder!
  
• Basil, Dill, Mint, Parsley
  
• Leeks / onions
  
• lemon juice
  
• Garlic!
  
• Olive oil
  
• Salt (like Miso, etc)
  

Proven combinations:

• w/Beets and Goat cheese.
  
• w/Carrots, Mustard, Celery and Leeks.
  
• w/Celery, Tomato and Zucchini.
  
• w/Garlic, Lemon, Ginger and Curry.
  
• w/Olive oil, Onions and Buckwheat.
  
• w/Cumin and Garlic or Turmeric.
  
• w/Coriander, Cumin and Ginger.
  
• W/Maple and Smoke and Mustard are the best flavors for beans.
  

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/slow_cooked_boston_baked_beans/