Happy Global Pulse Day, everyone! I?m here to join in on this worldwide par-TAY and celebrate with some of my fave pulse recipes. You may have heard that 2016 was named the International Year of Pulses (um, hello foodie fame?*faints*), and today we?re keeping the pulse power going strong with Global Pulse Day, which is both a real-life and virtual celebration of the benefits of pulses. It?s hard not to love ?em; pulses are packed with protein and fibre, they?re easy on the wallet (especially when you buy them dry), and their carbon footprint is lower than almost any other food group. And boy, do they ever form the base of so many fantastic plant-based meals.
Today, I?m rounding up some of my best pulse recipes (made from peas, beans, lentils, or chickpeas) as part of my partnership with Pulse Canada?and, of course, to dig into this delicious occasion. I hope some of these recipes below inspire your dinner plans tonight, and in the blustery wintery days ahead. My DIY Burrito Bowls are on the menu for tonight…can?t wait!
Glowing Spiced Lentil Soup
Oh Em Gee Veggie Burgers
Roasted Potato and Asparagus Lentil Salad with Tangy Mustard-Lemon Dressing
Chickpea Salad
My Favourite Vegan Chili with Homemade Sour Cream
DIY Burrito Bowl
Cozy Butternut, Sweet Potato, and Red Lentil Stew
10-Spice Vegetable Soup
Cumin-Lime Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Fudgy Black Bean Brownies (Oh She Glows Recipe App: iOS and Android)

(Yes, you knew I had to include a pulse-based dessert in the mix!...