Lentil Musakhan (Palestinian Flatbread)Musakhan translates to ‘heated up’ in Arabic. It is a dish of Sumac seasoned chicken, on a bed of caramelized onions, atop a flatbread. Our version blends lentils with the chicken and adds eggplant to make this traditional dish more plant-forward.
Rainbow Lentil Flatbread10 2 lb (1 kg) ground beef 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cumin, ground 1 Tbsp (15 mL) tumeric, ground 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper, ground 1 lb (500 g) split red lentils, cooked, divided ½ cup (125 mL) beets, canned and drained ⅓ cup (75 mL) canola oil 2…
Mushroom & Lentil Naan FlatbreadThis flatbread is topped with red onions cooked until golden, mushrooms seasoned with chili flakes, creamy lentils with a touch of nutmeg, lemony arugula, and parmesan cheese… it just keeps getting better, doesn’t it?
Lentil Kotlet (Persian Patties)10 servings/30 kotlet 1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked and drained 3 cups (750 mL) yellow onion, grated 6 each eggs ¾ cup (175 mL) breadcrumbs ½ cup (125 mL) flat leaf parsley, minced ½ cup (125 mL) fresh basil, minced ¼ cup (60 mL) mint, minced ¼ cup (60 mL) garlic, minced…
Asian-Inspired Piadini10 20 oz (600 mL) cream cheese, softened ¼ cup (60 mL) ponzu 10 pieces naan bread, lightly toasted on grill or plancha 2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil 1 cup (250 mL) chili crisp ¼ cup (60 mL) garlic 1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked 1 lb (500 g) mushrooms, roasted and…
Spotlight on the Hottest Food Trends for 2023 December 1, 2022By Jasmine HansonDecember 2022 As 2022 begins to wind down, we are found reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to what is on the horizon in the New Year. It is also that time of year when many food companies and data houses come out with their trend predictions for the upcoming year. We at…
Food Trend Spotlight: Mediterranean Cuisine December 13, 2021By Jasmine HansonThe sun-drenched Mediterranean region has legendary culinary influence, with a wide-ranging flavor palette and the health halo of high-quality fats, fresh produce, whole pulses, and grains. As culinary trends and consumer demand expand to encompass more global influences, Mediterranean cuisine is not defined by borders or ubiquitous food staples, but rather a broad blend of…
Food Trend Spotlight: Crumbles, Fillings, and Toppings and Lentils in Plant/Meat Blends December 3, 2021By Jasmine HansonFor an ingredient that can increase the nutritional content of menu offerings across dayparts while making your operation more cost-effective, look no further than lentils. As a plant-forward, protein-rich substitute for ground meat, lentils are ideal in blended applications like burgers or tacos, as a substitute that can replace meat entirely in those same applications,…
Food Trend Spotlight – Global Street Food December 16, 2020By Jasmine HansonExploring cuisine through the world of globally inspired street food may sound niche, but it is actually much more approachable than you first think. When you break down the street foods from around the world, there are actually a lot of similarities. Many cultures around the world all have their own version of many common…
