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BalancedBushel @BalancedBushel

Premium brand of packaged pulses and beans grown by American farmers! Brought to you by @ColumbiaGrain. Cultivating Growth. Cultivating Balance.

Joined January 2022
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Look at these boiling bad boys! At Balanced Bushel, we’re readying our bellies for bean-based goodness. Dry beans are easy-to-prepare, have a long shelf life, and can be added to a variety of dishes. Stay tuned to see what’s next. #driedbeans #boilingbeans #easyprep #shelflife
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It’s officially BBQ season! The best accompaniment to grilled meats? Baked beans! Joshua Bousel at Meatwave breaks down his favorite summer side, Tangy Pit Beans, published in Mike Mill's cookbook, Peace, Love, and Barbecue. meatwave.com/recipes/tangy-p… (has link to the book)
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Check out this Summer Solstice Tacos recipe that we found on bit.ly/3Ob5gAE, an online “recipe swap” community. This recipe is courtesy of Our Little Farm. They sure know how to cook a healthy and tasty meal! bit.ly/42Ff9Ll #summersolstice #summertacos
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Happy Father’s Day! Make dad’s day sizzle with a healthy, homemade Black Bean Burger. This recipe, by Rachel Schultz, is an oldie, but like dad, a goldie. And if you don’t have time to whip it up today, consider folding Meatless Monday into your routine. rachelschultz.com/2013/10/06…
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Black lentil salad with mango and avocado? YES, PLEASE! This summer salad is bursting with texture, flavor and protein. Lentils are made up of more than 25% protein and packed with B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. bit.ly/42ILqRA #lentils #blacklentils #mango
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What can you do with a bag of beans? A lot! The Kitchn rounded up 10 Recipes That Start With a Bag of Beans. thekitchn.com/dried-bean-rec… Image shown: Rancho Gordo’s Santa Maria-Style Pinquitos & Tri-Tip Steak. Photo by Joe Lingeman/Kitchn; Food Stylist: CC Buckley/Kitchn
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“If you've avoided cooking dry beans from scratch because ‘it takes too long,’ consider the actual "hands-on" time can be just minutes!” – Nebraska Extension, UNL Food. Check out their ‘How to Cook Dry Beans from Scratch’ article: bit.ly/3IfGf3s.
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We couldn’t resist the rainbow of colors in this Vibrant Summer Four Bean Salad made with black, kidney, garbanzo & white beans. Debi, from Happily Unprocessed, suggests to choose a few different beans of your liking. Snag the recipe here: happilyunprocessed.com/vibra…
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In honor of all the sacrifices our heroes made. . #memorialday #heroes
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Black Beans 101. Per the National Nutrient Database, a cup of cooked black beans provides almost 16g of protein, and phytonutrients that possess antioxidant properties. #blackbeans
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Looking for a new way to eat split peas? Check out this Pancetta Split Pea Pasta recipe – an iconic twist on a pesto classic. . Fresh. Bold. Tangy It’s a dish you won’t forget! . balanced-bushel.com/recipe/p… . #splitpea #pasta #healthyeating #livewell #healthylifestyle #pesto
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Squash and Chickpea Moroccan Stew? Yes, please! We stumbled upon this vegetarian, vegetable-full stew at #smittenkitchen … needless to say, we are smitten. . Recipe: instagram.com/p/CqQ7sUcJvc2/ . #smittenkitchen #chickpea #stew #vegetarian #beans #goodfood #realfood
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We never shy away from colorful foods. Made with butter #beans or navy beans, roasted red peppers, and salsa verde, this dish is sure to delight. Check out the recipe, courtesy of Melissa Hemsley, lover of #leftovers and feel good food. Recipe: instagram.com/p/Cqx83c6Id99/
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New to dry beans? Check out this comprehensive “How to Cook Beans” guide by The New York Times. Grab a colander, a big cooking pot, or a slow-cooker, and enjoy the homemade deliciousness of dry beans. cooking.nytimes.com/guides/2… #drybeans #howtocookbeans #colander #easyprep
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Headed to Joshua Tree National Park? Make sure to swing by The Natural Sisters Cafe to pick up their white bean & artichoke heart salad sandwich 🌿. And if you’re not in the area, try making it at home. naturalsisterscafe.com #plantprotein #thenaturalsisterscafe
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According to the Bean Institute, DRY BEANS: ❤️ Have great potential to reduce risk of hypertension & heart disease 🫘 Are rich sources of potassium, protein, fiber – important for blood pressure regulation, and the prevention & control of hypertension beaninstitute.com/volume-3-n…
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“I’m never buying pinto beans in a can again! Once you learn how to cook pinto beans from scratch, the canned kind will never taste the same.” – Jeanine and Jack, Love and Lemons. #loveandlemons Check out this dry bean pinto bean recipe they shared. bit.ly/3KdHuRW
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Chickpea alert. Garlic Chickpea Soup. A warming, savory soup that delivers a healthy dose of fiber, vitamins & minerals. If garlic doesn’t appeal to you, check out these other chickpea recipes from Katia at The Clever Meal. The meals are indeed clever! bit.ly/40mgs0q
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Holly Nilsson, from Spend with Pennies, shared this budget-friendly, fiber and protein-rich, Split Pea Soup recipe. “Dried split peas are cheap and easy to find. While they resemble a lentil, they’re actually a type of dried pea.” bit.ly/3JMyiTu #budgetfriendlymeals
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Kevin, from Kevin is Cooking, shared his MOM’S NAVY BEANS RECIPE ... his go-to comfort food. The star of this savory soup – the simple, yet satisfying navy bean. Kevin recommends using dry beans: bit.ly/40bMfBf #whitebeans #beansoup #navybeansoup #keviniscooking
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