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

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

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/