6 Things Beans Bring to the Table
Beans might be small, but they have big potential to help poor families grow a better future.
Read MoreLooking to make delicious bread? Use beans. Want to stretch your taco mixture? Add beans. Don’t think beans go with sweets? Think again! Tired of eating the same thing for breakfast? Try some mung bean pudding!
Beans are one of the most versatile foods around. They’re also a great source of nutrients, protein and fiber. And this year, in keeping with the United Nations’ declaration of 2016 as the “International Year of the Pulse,” Feed the Future’s annual recipe contest spotlights one kind of pulse: the mighty bean.
Please make sure you read all the contest rules below before submitting a recipe.
Beans might be small, but they have big potential to help poor families grow a better future.
Read MoreOver the past five years, USDA's Agricultural Research Service has appointed a special team of agency researchers to leverage its expertise and resources in support of the Feed the Future Grain Legume Project.
Read MoreTo find innovative, sustainable farming strategies that address these challenges, a recently initiated Feed the Future program led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is linking poor farmers across Tanzania and Malawi with local, regional and international research partners. 
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