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
Gluten-free? Vegan? We’ve got a recipe for that!
A side dish that EVERYONE can eat!
It can be a challenge to navigate the dietary needs of all your guests during the holidays, and when it’s your turn to host, it’s nice to have something for everyone at dinnertime. A hearty side can be a helpful addition to your menu, especially one that doubles as a main course for any vegetarian or vegan guests at the table! This Smoky Maple Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas has enough protein and fibre to pass as a main course, with cranberries, fresh herbs and toasted almonds to add a festive touch. It’s so good you’ll want to keep the leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch…if you’re lucky enough to have any!
Appetizers that make your holiday planning easier.
We’ll have one of everything, please!
Whether it’s a full table of small bites, or a starter for turkey dinner, there’s nothing like a delicious appetizer to make a party feel more festive. Everybody loves Pigs in a Blanket, but it doesn’t hurt to add something new to your holiday spread! Check out a few of our favourite appetizer recipes that will have your guests ready to party this season.
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.
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.