Pulse Crops

Researchers have reported that regular consumption of pulses may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer. Pulses are a versatile, easy-to-prepare ingredient that can be used in entrees, salads, breads and desserts.

This educational website provides:

• Publications - Learn the benefits of regularly consuming pulses as part of a healthy diet and recipe ideas for adding them to your menus.
• Teaching Materials - Resources for educators.
• Research - Read the latest research associated with chickpeas, split peas and lentils.
• Quantity Recipes - Large scale recipes to be used in foodservice facilities or with large groups.
• Standard Recipes - Recipes for the at-home-cook.
• Videos - Recipe demonstrations.

Development of many of the materials on this website was made possible, in part, with funding from the Northern Pulse Growers Association.