Powerful Pairings

Great-tasting foods like pork and pulses can be combined to bring families together with quality nutrition, which helps bodies survive and thrive.

Pulses are the nutritionally dense, edible seeds of legumes including dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. Together with pork, this pairing provides critical nutrients to support weight management and immune function, along with plenty of protein – providing all nine essential amino acids – fiber, B vitamins, zinc, iron, potassium, selenium and folate. Recipes courtesy of the National Pork Board and USA Pulses Find more information, resources and recipes at powerfulpairings.com.

Green Chili Jack Smash Burgers

Servings: 4

Burger Patties:

1 pound ground pork

4 tablespoons red onion, finely minced

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

2 teaspoons ancho chili powder

1 cup cooked black-eyed peas, drained

1 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste

4 slices Jack cheese

Caramelized Onions:

2 tablespoons butter

1 large onion, sliced thin

½ cup water

½ teaspoon salt

Charred Green Chili Mayo:

1 can (3 ounces) diced green chilies

2⁄3 cup mayonnaise