Alberta Pulse Growers

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

Double-duty dinners for a healthier 2026.

Cook it once and eat it twice to maximize your efforts in the kitchen!

You started the year vowing to eat healthier, but if you’re already overwhelmed now that we’re halfway through January, you aren’t alone! Busy schedules, grocery costs, and decision fatigue are all real-life reasons why cooking a nutritious meal at home is not always a simple task.

Our best advice? Start small. Sometimes all it takes is having a couple healthy, simple recipes at your fingertips to maximize your time in the kitchen. Our recipe for Chickpea Chicken Salad is a great place to start! Made with budget-friendly ingredients, this recipe does double duty–today it’s a grain bowl, tomorrow it’s a wrap! Recipes like this are a great way to guarantee at least two meals in your busy week will be home-cooked and healthy.

Make healthy dinners last twice as long!

Maximize your efforts in the kitchen with double the meals!

With one base recipe, we now have 3 delicious meals! Use the chickpea chicken salad recipe above and make 2 more healthy meals, a chickpea chicken salad bowl and a chickpea chicken salad wrap!

Beans and Rice Master Mix– This master mix makes easy, healthy fixings for tacos, nachos, wraps, enchiladas, lots of meals simply minutes away with a complete mix of seasoned beans, rice and meat.

Mighty Marinara– Amp up your favourite, ready-to-use marinara sauce with lentils & chickpeas to make a fast & hearty vegetarian meal. Use this versatile sauce for a quick & easy weeknight pasta dinner or a tasty sauce for pizza or flatbread.

Bean Bruschetta– A classic recipe with a little protein boost from beans!

Red Lentil and Roasted Carrot Dip– Everybody likes to dip! Serve it warm or cold with crackers or veggies.

Puffed Pastry Pizza Roll-Ups– So little prep and less than 10 ingredients for these tasty little pastries!

Marinated Great Northern Beans with Artichokes, Olives & Herbs– Add some flavour and colour to your table with this pretty (and easy!) dish.

Lentil Salad Rolls– Taste the rainbow! Don’t forget that peanut dipping sauce for the ultimate appie!

Chickpea Mini Tarts with Savoury Yogurt Dressing– Looking to get fancy? You’ll love these incredibly flavourful Sri Lankan tarts.