5 Delicious Pulses-Based Recipes for a Nutritious Meal

Pulses like lentils, chickpeas, and beans are packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients that keep your body fueled and your heart happy. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or a hearty dinner, these recipes will make pulses the star of your plate! (1)

  1. Spiced Lentil Soup

A warm and comforting bowl loaded with plant-based protein.

Ingredients 

½ cup cooked red lentils

1 cup vegetable broth

1 small onion (chopped)

½ teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon olive oil

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pot, sauté onions until soft.
  2. Add lentils, broth, and spices. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Blend for a smooth texture or serve chunky.
  1. Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing

A fresh, tangy salad perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

Ingredients 

½ cup cooked chickpeas

½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

¼ cucumber (diced)

1 teaspoon olive oil

½ teaspoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Mix chickpeas, tomatoes, and cucumber in a bowl.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season to taste.
  1. Spicy Black Bean Tacos

A high-protein meal with a kick of flavor!

Ingredients 

½ cup cooked black beans

2 small corn tortillas

¼ avocado (sliced)

¼ teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon cumin

Method

  1. Mash beans with spices and heat for 2 minutes.
  2. Fill tortillas with black bean mix and avocado slices.
  1. Moong Dal Pancakes

A high-protein, savory breakfast option.

Ingredients 

½ cup moong dal (soaked and blended)

¼ teaspoon turmeric

¼ teaspoon cumin

Salt to taste

½ teaspoon oil

Method

  1. Mix dal with spices and a little water to form a batter.
  2. Pour onto a heated pan, cook until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Serve hot with chutney.
  1. Red Kidney Bean Stir-Fry

A simple and flavorful way to enjoy kidney beans.

Ingredients 

½ cup cooked kidney beans

½ bell pepper (sliced)

½ small onion (sliced)

1 teaspoon soy sauce

½ teaspoon garlic (minced)

Method

  1. Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers in a pan.
  2. Add kidney beans and soy sauce, cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Serve hot over rice or enjoy as is!

Try these out and enjoy the benefits of plant-based protein and fiber in your diet! 

References

  1. Zhao N, Jiao K, Chiu YH, Wallace TC. Pulse Consumption and Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review. Nutrients. 2024;16(10):1435. Published 2024 May 9. doi:10.3390/nu16101435

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5 Delicious Pulses-Based Recipes for a Nutritious Meal

Pulses like lentils, chickpeas, and beans are packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients that keep your body fueled and your heart happy. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or a hearty dinner, these recipes will make pulses the star of your plate! (1)

  1. Spiced Lentil Soup

A warm and comforting bowl loaded with plant-based protein.

Ingredients 

½ cup cooked red lentils

1 cup vegetable broth

1 small onion (chopped)

½ teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon olive oil

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pot, sauté onions until soft.
  2. Add lentils, broth, and spices. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Blend for a smooth texture or serve chunky.
  1. Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing

A fresh, tangy salad perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

Ingredients 

½ cup cooked chickpeas

½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

¼ cucumber (diced)

1 teaspoon olive oil

½ teaspoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Mix chickpeas, tomatoes, and cucumber in a bowl.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season to taste.
  1. Spicy Black Bean Tacos

A high-protein meal with a kick of flavor!

Ingredients 

½ cup cooked black beans

2 small corn tortillas

¼ avocado (sliced)

¼ teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon cumin

Method

  1. Mash beans with spices and heat for 2 minutes.
  2. Fill tortillas with black bean mix and avocado slices.
  1. Moong Dal Pancakes

A high-protein, savory breakfast option.

Ingredients 

½ cup moong dal (soaked and blended)

¼ teaspoon turmeric

¼ teaspoon cumin

Salt to taste

½ teaspoon oil

Method

  1. Mix dal with spices and a little water to form a batter.
  2. Pour onto a heated pan, cook until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Serve hot with chutney.
  1. Red Kidney Bean Stir-Fry

A simple and flavorful way to enjoy kidney beans.

Ingredients 

½ cup cooked kidney beans

½ bell pepper (sliced)

½ small onion (sliced)

1 teaspoon soy sauce

½ teaspoon garlic (minced)

Method

  1. Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers in a pan.
  2. Add kidney beans and soy sauce, cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Serve hot over rice or enjoy as is!

Try these out and enjoy the benefits of plant-based protein and fiber in your diet! 

References

  1. Zhao N, Jiao K, Chiu YH, Wallace TC. Pulse Consumption and Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review. Nutrients. 2024;16(10):1435. Published 2024 May 9. doi:10.3390/nu16101435

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