How much do you know about pulses? Let’s start with the basics: Pulses are the edible seeds of legume plants, including everything from kidney beans to lentils, chickpeas, baked beans, and split peas. High in energy and low in fat, these small but mighty legumes are bursting with powerful nutritional benefits.
From breakfast to dinner, there’s a variety of healthy and delightful ways you can sneak pulses into your daily diet. Ahead of World Pulse Day on February 10th, we’ve compiled ten delicious recipes packed with — you guessed it — pulses.
Corn, zucchini and chickpea fritters
Crunchy fritters make a perfect snack or light meal with a salad.
Bean salad with creamy basil dressing
This one is soon to become your go-to salad!
Chickpea shakshuka
This Moroccan-inspired chickpea shakshuka dish has a spicy kick to it.
Cheesy smoked baked beans with pumpkin
This deliciously cheesy vegetarian dish makes a great breakfast, brunch or any meal of the day!
Chicken & broad bean rigatoni bake
A truly Italian pasta bake of chicken and broad bean rigatoni.