ALBERTA PULSE GROWERS
Alberta Pulse Growers is a not-for-profit organization representing over 5,400 farmers across the province. Here you will find valuable information on pulses, which are the edible seeds of legume plants. These include familiar items such as lentils, chickpeas, peas, and beans. Grown right here in Alberta, these crops are not only a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture but also a fantastic addition to a healthy diet.
On this page, you will find a curated collection of resources designed to help you explore the many benefits and uses of pulses. From simple, delicious recipes to practical cooking tips and an overview of their nutritional value, our aim is to make it easy and enjoyable for you to incorporate these versatile ingredients into your meals. We believe that understanding where our food comes from and how it can contribute to a healthy lifestyle is a rewarding experience.
We invite you to explore this information at your leisure and discover the many ways Alberta pulses can enrich your kitchen.
LATEST RECIPES FROM ALBERTA PULSE GROWERS
That summer feeling.
Fresh foods that taste like summer!
Alberta spends most of the year enjoying cozy soups, but summer calls for something a little lighter! Our favourite salads are easy to make and full of fresh flavours, like our Grilled Street Corn and Black Bean Salad. Black beans add protein and fibre, making this dish nutrient-dense and deliciously filling. Make it ahead to bring to a backyard BBQ with friends or throw it together at dinnertime for an easy weeknight side. You’ll love the versatility of this recipe! Check out the rest of our recipe collection for more of our favourite fresh summer recipes to enjoy while the season lasts!
A burger’s perfect sidekick.
Salads and side dishes can have main character energy, too!
Grilled meats are great, but let’s take a moment for the sides, shall we? No backyard barbecue is complete without a lineup of salads and sides to bring the fresh flavours to the menu! We love easy, flavourful dishes that really complement whatever you’re making on the grill. Check out some of our favourite salads and side dishes worth trying this summer!
Masala Chickpea, Mango and Spinach Salad – These warm, punchy flavours pair perfectly with all your al fresco eating.
Marinated Great Northern Beans with Artichokes, Mixed Olives & Herbs – Is it a side dish, a salad or an appetizer? We say it can be all three!
Pulses Pasta Salad – What’s a backyard BBQ without pasta salad? The zesty lemon maple Dijon dressing in ours makes it extra delicious!
Split Pea Potato Salad – Split peas add colour and flavour to this backyard classic.
Lentil Salad Rolls – Bright, fresh and full of colour, these easy salad rolls are made for summer meals.
Faba Bean and Barley Salad – Hearty and flavourful, save the leftovers for lunch tomorrow!
Lentil Tabbouleh Salad – Just dice it up and toss it together for this super nutritious salad.
Fennel & Sweet Potato Split Pea Salad – The perfect pairing for barbecued meats!
About Alberta Pulse Growers
Based in Leduc, Alberta Pulse Growers Commission is a not-for-profit organization that supports over 5,400 Alberta farmers who grow pulses, including field peas, dry beans, chickpeas, lentils, faba beans, soybeans and lupins. Through a refundable levy based on 0.75 per cent of the cash sale on pulse crops sold in the province, Alberta Pulse Growers conducts research, administrative, marketing, advocacy and extension activities on behalf of our members.
With five zones, nine staff, and a farmer-elected Board of 12 Directors, Alberta Pulse Growers promotes the benefits of including pulses in a sustainable crop rotation and in a healthy diet through research and marketing initiatives, all in an effort to increase the sustainability and profitability of pulse production in Alberta.