20 Ways to Transform Beans, Chickpeas, and Lentils into Light Vegetarian Dinners

Have you heard? It’s the year of the pulse! For the uninitiated, pulses are in the legume family and include dry beans, chickpeas, and lentils. A great substitute for meat, they're packed with protein, sustainable, affordable, easy to cook, and most importantly, delicious. And while pulses might seem more suited to cold-weather dishes like soups and stews, they're also perfect for light summer suppers. We're talking salads, burgers, pasta, and more.