Balanced Bushel

It’s officially BBQ season! And the best accompaniment to flaming hot grilled meat? A baked bean dish.
“Beans have long been one of my favorite sides to make along with my 'cue. I have a tried-and-true recipe that starts with dried beans….” – Joshua Bousel, Meatwave
Joshua breaks down his favorite summer side, Tangy Pit Beans, that was published in Mike Mill's cookbook/memoir, Peace, Love, and Barbecue (Rodale).
Learn more: https://meatwave.com/recipes/tangy-pit-beans (which has link to the book)

We scoured the archives to find a delicious summer meal to help kick off the first day of summer. We bring to you …. this Summer Solstice Tacos recipe that we found on https://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!
https://bit.ly/42Ff9Ll

Happy Father’s Day! Make dad’s day sizzle with a healthy, homemade Black Bean Burger packed with protein and full of flavor.
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.
http://rachelschultz.com/2013/10/06/spicy-man-approved-black-bean-burgers/

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.
https://bit.ly/42ILqRA

What can you do with a bag of beans? A lot! The Kitchn rounded up 10 Recipes That Start With a Bag of Beans.
Why? Because “Dried beans are a mealtime hero … they don’t take that much more effort than canned beans, especially if you’re cooking them in the slow cooker or pressure cooker ….”
https://www.thekitchn.com/dried-bean-recipes-23017053
Image shown: Rancho Gordo’s Santa Maria-Style Pinquitos & Tri-Tip Steak. Photo by Joe Lingeman/Kitchn; Food Stylist: CC Buckley/Kitchn

“If you've avoided cooking dry beans from scratch because ‘it takes too long,’ consider the actual "hands-on" time can be just minutes! All it takes is a little planning ahead….” – Nebraska Extension, UNL Food
Check out their ‘How to Cook Dry Beans from Scratch’ article:
https://bit.ly/3IfGf3s.

We couldn’t resist the rainbow of colors in this Vibrant Summer Four Bean Salad made with black, kidney, garbanzo, and white beans.
Debi, from Happily Unprocessed, suggests to choose a few different beans of your liking. Learn more about why she loves beans (hint: they’re full of protein and fiber, and are cheap) and snag the recipe here:
https://happilyunprocessed.com/vibrant-four-bean-salad/

In honor of all the sacrifices our heroes made.

Black Beans 101.
Black beans help to maintain healthy bone structure and strength, thanks to the iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc they contain.
Per the National Nutrient Database, a cup of cooked black beans provides almost 16g of protein, and phytonutrients that possess antioxidant properties. Black beans also contain complex carbohydrates that act as a slow-burn energy source that is slowly digested by your body, preventing spikes in blood sugar levels.

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!
https://balanced-bushel.com/recipe/pancetta-split-pea-pesto-pasta/

Squash and Chickpea Moroccan Stew? Yes, please! We stumbled upon this vegetarian, vegetable-full stew at … needless to say, we are smitten.
Recipe: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQ7sUcJvc2/