Pulse Stew with Green Leafy Vegetable

You may not be familiar with the term pulses to describe a food group, but you have likely eaten them. Pulses refers to the dried, edible seed of legume plants and includes 12 different crops. These plants have been grown specifically for their dried seeds, included in this group are dried peas, dried beans, lentils, and chickpeas. Pulses are such an important and impactful food group that the United Nations designated 2016 as the International Year of Pulses.

Green beans have become a staple of the American diet, and for good reason. Not only are they incredibly versatile and easy-to-prepare, but they pack a punch of nutritional benefits. Read up on this yummy and healthful bean.

Everything you should know about the ingredient, health benefits, recipes and more for green tea.