USA PULSES EUROPE

USA PULSES EUROPE

Featured Recipes

Featured Recipe

If you’re a fan of pulses, you’ll find a variety of delicious recipes here, along with creative ways to incorporate them into your meals.

Chickpea Nachos 

Chickpea Nachos 

Chickpea Nachos 250 g chickpea flour (you can grind the dried chickpeas in the food processor)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon baking powder60 g coconut oil or olive oil5 to 6 tablespoons of water In a food processor put all the ingredients and grind...

White Bean Hummus 

White Bean Hummus 

White Bean Hummus 400 g cooked white beans¼ cup of tahini¼ cup olive oil5 tablespoons lemon juice2 cloves of garlic1 teaspoon coriander powder1 teaspoon cumin podersalt In a food processor grind all ingredients until a smooth paste is formed.Keep in the fridge until...

Offering you a wide range of pulse-related recipes health & nutrition pulse ingredients sustainability

Offering you a wide range of pulse-related recipes health & nutrition pulse ingredients sustainability
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What Is USA Pulses Europe?

USA Pulses Europe offers materials and activities about how pulses can help consumers, chefs, nutritionists and manufacturers, to emphasize the importance of legumes in a modern, healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Through its in-person and on-line activities such as training courses for restaurants, institutional kitchens and educational programs, and a wide range of recipes and materials

What Is USA Pulses Europe?

The USA Pulses Europe campaign offers materials and activities about how pulses can help consumers, chefs, nutritionists and manufacturers, to emphasize the importance of legumes in a modern, healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Through its in-person and on-line “Legume Project” activities such as training courses for restaurants, institutional kitchens and educational programs, and a wide range of recipes and materials

The U.S. Pulse Industry

The USA Pulse Europe project is sponsored by the farmers, processors and exporters of pulses (lentils chickpeas and dry peas) in the United States. US farmers from New York to California produce a wide range of the highest quality pulses in the world.

07 - 10 July

USA Pulses Summit 2025

The inaugural USA Pulses Summit will convene in Spokane, Washington, marking a significant expansion of the US Pea & Lentil Trade Association’s annual convention. Under the theme “Harvesting Unity for a Collaborative Future,” this event aims to unite global pulse industry leaders, including U.S. exporters, international buyers, government officials, food companies, and allied organizations. 

Attendees can look forward to a dynamic agenda featuring one-on-one meetings with domestic and international buyers, comprehensive global market updates from the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council’s international marketing representatives, and panels on U.S. crop production and innovation. Additional highlights include a new member orientation, networking opportunities, a scenic fun run, and a private dinner cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene. 

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Know Your Lentil

It is estimated that humans have been growing and eating pulses for more than 11,000 years. Pulses have a rich and colorful history of nourishing cultures all over the world.

Pulses are the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family; beans, dry peas, lentils and chickpeas are the most common pulses produced in the world.

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Latest News & Trends

Legumes and Cholesterol

Legumes and Cholesterol

Most consumers confuse the difference between cholesterol in food and cholesterol in blood. Although there is a relationship between these, there is an important difference between the two. To help clear up the confusion, it is important to remember the following: Our...

Enjoying pastries and pulses in a healthy way

Enjoying pastries and pulses in a healthy way

Pastries and pulses are two concepts which are becoming increasingly bigger allies. We are often tempted by sweet breakfast, desserts and snacks, even if they might not be the healthiest of options. However, by adding pulses, we can find the perfect balance between...

The secret to including more legumes in your diet

The secret to including more legumes in your diet

Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated; the best diet is balanced and offers a variety of nutrients. Whether it’s a healthy combination of proteins, fats or carbohydrates or ensuring a diverse range of vitamins and minerals, it is this variety that your body needs...