Pulses are easy to cook, filling, delicious and packed with protein. Let’s get cooking!
Just add pulses to salads, pastas, baked goods and more! From making a sandwich with hummus to adding a scoop of lentils, beans or chickpeas to a salad or burrito, adding pulses adds flavor and nutrition to any dish.
What Are Pulses
Pulses are the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family, including chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans.
Swaps and Tips
Pulses can be substituted for meat, flour, dairy and more to add a healthy protein and fiber boost to nearly any recipe!
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How to Make Pulses
There are many convenient forms of pulses (chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans) you can store at home for months or even years, from canned to refrigerated, frozen and more. Cooking dry pulses is easy too – we’ll show you how!
Health & Nutrition
Delicious and easy to cook, pulses are a good source of protein, fiber and other essential nutrients.
