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Ingredient Spotlight: Dry Beans

Dry beans are a pulse crop rich in protein and fibre! Learn more about the varieties and how to cook them.

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How Did Canada Become A World Leader In Lentils?

Lentils are a Canadian-grown success story with health and sustainability benefits. Learn more of their history & varieties.

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.

sprouted lentil granola parfait

Sprouted Lentil Granola Parfait

With a base of creamy yogurt, this parfait layers on crunchy, homemade sprouted lentil granola and berries for a unique twist on the classic breakfast dish.

lentil barley sweet potato soup

Lentil, Barley and Sweet Potato Soup

This Lentil, Barley and Sweet Potato Soup is perfect for those seeking a filling and healthy meal that doesn't sacrifice flavour.

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.

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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Fresh to Frozen Peas

Tour a farm and learn how fresh peas are harvested and processed.

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What is Food Synergy?

Food synergy is getting the nutritional benefits that both plant and animal-based foods have to offer, plus the added nutrition that comes from eating these foods together.

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What’s all the Hype About Fibre?

Here are 5 powerful reasons to eat fibre rich foods as well as Canadian sources of fibre rich foods.

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Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Lentils

Learn all about lentils, including 5 reason why lentils are a superfood.

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