USDBC Board Meets in Denver
The U.S. Dry Bean Council (USDBC) Board of Directors convened in-person in Denver, Colorado last week after over a year of virtual meetings. The board tackled a comprehensive list of critical association and programmatic issues over the course of one and a half days, including: Legislative priorities Beans in food aid Trade teams and trade […]
Too Hot to Cook
When it’s just too hot to turn on the stove, try this citrusy black bean salad with flavors of the southwest. Serve it with crispy tortilla chips on the side. For the vinaigrette, combine in a blender until smooth: 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro ¼ cup olive oil 2 tbsp cider […]
The Perfect Picnic Side
As the temperatures rise, fuss-free dishes like this pasta and bean salad are just right for supper on the deck or patio. Make it in the morning to allow the flavors to develop – and so that you don’t need to think about supper until it’s time to eat. Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta, […]
Beat the Heat with Beans
Cool-off from summer’s warm weather with beans. A sweet and frosty treat, these red bean popsicles are an Asian favorite and easy to make at home. The popsicles start with a sweet red bean paste called Anko, commonly available in Asian grocery stores. It’s easy to make your own, though. Red bean popsicle recipe.
Easy Barbecued Beans
Planning a family picnic? We have a crowd favorite for you! While we agree there is nothing quite so easy as opening a can of baked beans, these barbecued beans are worth the extra effort. It takes just ten minutes of hands-on preparation to make your own. Try these barbecued beans for your next picnic or cook-out.
Northarvest Holds Summer Board Meeting
The Northarvest Bean Growers Association held two productive days of board meetings at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail, Minnesota. Programs and budgets were approved for 2019/2020, with many projects in place for the upcoming year. LeRoy Stumpf from Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson’s office shared an update and also heard from Northarvest dry bean growers. Thank […]
Add Beans to Your Summer Menu
Hot summer days call for simple suppers with refreshing flavors like lemon and mint. Keep a jar of homemade mint vinaigrette dressing in your refrigerator and plenty of canned beans on hand. That way you’ll always be able to create a fast summer meal in minutes. Combine a can of rinsed beans with chopped scallions, […]
Kick Off Your Summer with Black Bean Burgers
With fiber-rich, protein-packed beans as their base, there is a reason that Chili’s iconic black bean burger is listed as the “guiltless” option on their menu. If you’re a fan of these tasty burgers, you can make them at home for a weekend barbecue or fast weeknight supper. This copycat recipe suggests frying the […]
