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The Great Canadian Salad

Savour The Great Canadian Salad featuring nutritious pulses. Adjust the recipe with your favorites for a fresh and tasty dish.

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Chana Masala

Chana masala is one of the simplest and most delicious ways to transform a can of nutrient-dense chickpeas into a meal.

Sausage Potato and Kale Soup

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

This Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup is a great way to stretch one or two flavourful sausages to feed the whole family.

Easy Chickpea Curry

Easy Chickpea Curry

Made up mostly of ingredients that are easy to keep on hand in the pantry, this simple, not-too-spicy Easy Chickpea Curry will help you get dinner on the table in half an hour.

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Pulse Ingredients 101

Pulse ingredients check many boxes when it comes to nutrition, including protein, fibre and micronutrients like iron, magnesium and folate.

Tri Pulse Salad

Tri-Pulse Salad

Tri-pulse salad is a wonderfully healthy and flavourful dish! It is made from chickpeas, lentils, and beans then tossed in a honey mustard vinaigrette for added flavour.

Lentil Halloumi Bowl

Lentil Halloumi Bowl

Mediterranean flavours and ingredients combine for this tasty but quick and simple to make Lentil Halloumi Bowl.

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Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas

Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas is a quick and easy one-pot weeknight meal. This dish is naturally gluten-free and could be vegan if you skip the cheese or use vegan cheese.

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Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Chickpeas

Chickpeas pack a powerful nutritional punch, and are a home-grown Canadian superfood! Learn all about chickpeas.

How Do Chickpeas Grow?

We are talking with Shaun, a farmer from Kyle, Saskatchewan. He grows several crops but we are going to focus on how he grows chickpeas. 

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Chickpea Burgers

These chickpea burgers are a tasty alternative to traditional meat burgers. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight or weekend meal.

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Shakshuka with Chickpeas

This easy Shakshuka with chickpea dish is the perfect nutrient packed breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner that is ready in as little as 30 minutes.

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Lemony Potato Salad with Chickpeas and Mozzarella

This potato, green bean, chickpea, tomato and mozzarella salad recipe features a tangy lemon vinaigrette for a delicious alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based potato salads.

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Sriracha Honey Roasted Chickpeas

These sweet and spicy Sriracha Honey Roasted Chickpeas make the perfect healthy snack. Enjoy slightly warm or once they’ve completely cooled.

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Garlic Tomato Chickpeas

Garlic Tomato Chickpeas makes the perfect dish to enjoy with sliced cucumbers, rice or naan.

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Falafel Flax Waffles with Maple Tahini Sauce

Get out your waffle iron and mix up a batch of these savoury flax falafel waffles. The perfect dish for brunch or dinner!

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Spaghetti with Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas

This easy to prepare Spaghetti with Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to please everyone at the table.

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Starting Solids – Important First Foods for Baby

Registered Dietitian and mom, Brooke Bulloch, provides information on when baby is ready and which foods to offer first.

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Spring Green Veggie Fritters

Using in-season greens in this recipe for Spring green veggie fritters, almost always results in more delicious and nutritious food being consumed.

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Light Lemony Spring Herb Hummus

Lemony Spring Herb Hummus is a very affordable, versatile source of quality protein and carbohydrate energy.

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