Bean smoothies are a glorious thing. Fiber, protein, creamy goodness – yum! Don’t believe me? You will after you try this Chocolate Banana Black Bean Smoothie!
Bean Dip on the Blender Bike!
It doesn’t get much better than making bean dip on a blender bike. Check out these photos and quick read about blender bike adventures to promote beans!
Snickerdoodle Hummus
This Snickerdoodle Hummus is a delightful bean-based dessert or tasty snack. Enjoy with fresh fruit and graham crackers to dip, spread on toast, or eat straight out of the food processor with no shame.
Crabby Chickpea Salad
Make this Crabby Chickpea Salad your own by swapping in different beans or herbs and having fun with the ingredient ratios. Serves ~2 as a main and 4 as a side.
Celebrate Earth Day with Beans!
Beans are wonderful for the planet! To celebrate Earth Day and beans, enjoy this graphic and check out Stephen Colbert’s amazing opening monologue from 4/20.
A Bean Podcast, Courtesy of BBC’s The Food Programme
BBC’s The Food Programme did 2 podcasts all about legumes! Listen to a bean podcast to hear why legumes are so fantastic and how other countries approach beans.
Colorado Bean Summit
Time to celebrate beans! And what better way to do that than by attending a bean summit? Read about our first Colorado Bean Summit here!
Happy World Pulses Day!
February 10th is World Pulses Day! Looking for ideas to celebrate? You’ve come to the right place.
Savory Mini Chickpea Bread
Chickpea flour is magical – it can do anything! Like make this Savory Mini Chickpea Bread, for instance.
Feature on Colorado State University’s SOURCE
I am beyond thrilled that beans finally seem to be having their moment! Plus, I am confident this moment will stay because everyone will realize beans are the perfect food – delicious, nutritious, great for the planet, and indeed the list goes on. Recently, I had the privilege of writing an article for Colorado State University News, SOURCE. You can read the article here or see it on SOURCE here.