Thrifty Thursday: Cheddar Waffle with Black Beans

This week, Megan Myrdal with the Northarvest Bean Growers Association shared a Cheddar and Cornmeal Waffle with Black Beans recipe on North Dakota Today. It’s both satisfying and delicious. At just $0.83 per serving, this recipe definitely won’t break the bank! View the Thrifty Thursday Segment

Thrifty Thursday: Chuckwagon Chili

Fall is coming fast, which means it is time for fall food! One fan favorite is a warm bowl of chili. It can be made for almost any occasion; for a quick lunch, supper or tailgating. Chili is also a very cost-effective meal, as well as healthy and delicious. Learn how to make Chuckwagon Chili […]

Thrifty Thursday: Cooking with Kids

Getting kids in the kitchen is a great way to get them to try and like new foods! This week, Megan Myrdal of the Northarvest Bean Growers Association was on North Dakota Today with her niece Harper. They made a tasty black bean hummus and explained easy ways to get kids involved in the kitchen. […]

Thrifty Thursday: Mexican Style Pizzas

Everyone loves pizza, and these Mexican-style pizzas use a flour tortilla in place of a crust. Using a flour tortilla is a great way to put together a complete meal that can be assembled in just a few minutes. Beans are also used on the pizza for a great, low-cost source of plant-based protein.   […]

Thrifty Thursday: One-Pot BBQ Chicken & Bean Pot-Pie

This time of year you’re probably craving the flavors of summer barbecue. However, some nights it’s a little too cold to get outside and fire up the grill. This one pot BBQ Chicken & Bean Pot Pie combines all the flavors of summer into one dish, and the whole recipe can be made inside in […]

Thrifty Thursday: Make Ahead Memorial Day Sides

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Megan Myrdal with Northarvest Bean Growers Association was part of the Thrifty Thursday segment on North Dakota Today. Black Bean Salsa and Beautiful Bean Salsa were showcased as easy, stress-free recipe options. See the segment online here.

Thrifty Thursday: Cheesy Pasta and Bean Bake

Did you know that for less than $10 you can make a delicious and nutritious meal for the entire family? This past week, Northarvest Director of Domestic Marketing & Communication Megan Myrdal was on North Dakota Today featuring cheesy past and bean bake.   Using beans as a protein is a great a way to […]

Thrifty Thursday: Bean Salads

Salads are a great way to build a healthy, satisfying meal. This week, Northarvest Director of Domestic Marketing & Communication Megan Myrdal was on North Dakota Today for Thrifty Thursday. The weekly TV segment shares healthy, low-cost recipes featuring simply delicious, naturally nutritious beans. This week’s recipes were a Picnic Kidney Bean Salad ($0.40 per serving) and […]