When you’re looking for something healthy, packed with nutrition, and super-flavorful, look no further than pulses. Pulses are just edible seeds and beans such as peas, chickpeas, lentils, and other legumes. These recipes offer a lot of flavors from around the world and aren’t hard to make either.
- Chickpea Stew by Garden in the Kitchen (https://gardeninthekitchen.com/instant-pot-chickpea-stew/)
If you like your Instant Pot, you’re going to love this chickpea stew. It’s simple to make because there aren’t a lot of ingredients, and hey, it’s the Instant Pot! This chickpea stew is still full of flavor and, most importantly, nutrition. If you want to make this into a soup, just add more of your favorite broth. Serve this stew over rice to make it super-hearty.
- Spiced Red Lentil Dhal by Kylee Cooks (https://www.kyleecooks.com/spiced-red-lentil-dhal/)
This vibrantly colored red lentil recipe makes a fabulous make-ahead meal. It’s also low in calories so you can eat that second bowl that you know you really want. If you make this dish with veggie stock it becomes another vegan meal, but it works just as well with chicken stock. For the best quality premade stock, for the price, use Sam’s Choice.
- Black Bean and Sausage Soup (https://www.garlicandzest.com/black-bean-and-sausage-soup/)
You’re going to start with dried beans in this recipe. Pay close attention to the method because they’re right about not adding salt to the beans while you’re simmering. Salt will absolutely make most of your beans tough. Salt is for flavor, which you will add eventually, but don’t add it at the start.
This is a hearty soup that uses chili paste for flavoring. You’re going to really love it. Make some cornbread to go with this one, and your family will thank you.
- Caramelized Leek and Fava Bean Toast by Bonappetit.com (https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/caramelized-leek-and-fava-bean-toast)
Want to eat a non-stew or soup dish with your favorite pulses? Try this amazing dish. It brings a new level to your ordinary toast dish. Fava beans, fresh peas, and the caramelized leeks make this a unique dish even though it’s only toast. Take the time to find or make flavorful sourdough bread to take this dish to the next level. This meal is suitable for company or just to enjoy alone to treat yourself extra special.
- Kidney and Black Bean Burgers by Vegan in the Freezer (https://veganinthefreezer.com/kidney-and-black-bean-burgers/)
Sometimes you just want a burger. Okay, well, maybe this burger isn’t what you thought you wanted, but you’re sure to enjoy it and even love it. It’s so flavorful and, this recipe in particular makes a large batch. This is good because it allows you to make a big batch to freeze so that you can have an easy and fast and healthy meal any time of day.
- Korean Mung Bean Pancakes by Lands and Flavors (http://www.landsandflavors.com/korean-mung-bean-pancakes/)
If you want to enjoy your pulses in a very delicious way, these savory pancakes are for you. This recipe is also gluten free which is great for those who are concerned with that. They are delicious and flavorful due to the brown rice flour and of course, frying. It’s okay to eat fried food when it’s this wonderful and healthy.
