Delicious Inspiration for Memorial Day Weekend and Beyond

Chickpea Burgers

Offering a vegetarian burger option at your Memorial Day barbecue is not only easy but tasty, too, thanks to Green Valley garbanzo beans.  Our organic beans are mixed with herbs and spices to create this savory burger alternative. Better make extras–even the meat-lovers will be adding these to their plate.

Smokey Baked Beans

Baked beans are a summer classic that pairs so well with everything from ribs and chicken to burgers and hot dogs.  Go homemade this year with a simple recipe that only takes about 30 minutes to make on the stovetop. The star of this rich, smokey side dish? Our protein-packed pinto beans.

Macaroni and Pea Salad

Elevate your macaroni salad game with this version that’s full of veggies and gets a tangy twist from ranch dressing. Our organic peas add a perfectly fresh, sweet taste. You can save time and make it ahead. Simply store it in the refrigerator until it’s time to eat.

Cream Corn Salad

Need a last-minute side dish? This cream corn salad requires no cooking and has only four ingredients. Our organic whole kernel corn mixes with salt, pepper, and heavy cream. It’s sure to become a summer staple.

Sweet Pepper Balsamic Bean Salad

Add a pop of color to your Memorial Day cookout with this zesty salad featuring sweet yellow peppers, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fiber-rich Green Valley dark red kidney beans. The longer you let it marinate the more flavorful it gets! For delicious variety, swap in Green Valley black beans. 

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