Applications & PlatformsInspired Lentil Innovation from America’s Leading Chefs – A Recap from Kitchen Collaborative 2026 Lentils.org participated in the Kitchen Collaborative program again in 2026, supplying lentils to 100 chefs across the U.S. representing high volume commercial and non-commercial foodservice operators. Chefs worked with various ingredients and products to pull together innovative concepts in hopes of winning a ticket to an immersive culinary experience to Mendoza, Argentina later this year.… Read More
Applications & PlatformsWaffles, Tostadas, Empanadas & Girl Dinner: Lentils Take Center Stage in 2025 Kitchen Collaborative Chef Creations Lentils.org participated in the Kitchen Collaborative program for the first time in 2025, supplying lentils to 100 chefs across the U.S. representing high volume commercial and non-commercial foodservice operators. These chefs worked with various ingredients and products to pull together innovative concepts in hopes of winning a ticket to an immersive culinary experience in Dubai… Read More
Applications & Platforms Global & Regional CuisinesGlobal Handhelds On Flavor & The Menu’s Top 10 Food Trends for 2025, global handhelds rank number four. With a rise in globally inspired QSRs, bakeries and cafes, we see that handheld innovation is how those global flavors are being delivered. Consumers are craving cultural exposure when it comes to food and drink. As this trend continues to… Read More
Applications & PlatformsDraw inspiration from leading, trend-forward chefs across the U.S. with unique ways to innovate with lentils on the menu Lentils.org partnered with Chef’s Roll, a global culinary community and media company, to capture some of the most innovative and inspiring lentil dishes on independent restaurant menus across the U.S. Looking to explore lentils beyond soup and stew? Chefs were challenged to lean into lentils used in entrée dishes, street food, and globally-inspired dishes that… Read More
Applications & PlatformsFood Trend Spotlight: Protein-Rich Composed Salads & Side Dishes January 2024 As consumers’ routines and lifestyles open up post-pandemic, the demand for grab-and-go meal options is on the rise. Consumers want functional nutrition options with ingredients that give them energy and staying power throughout the day. With 12 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber per half-cup serving, lentils provide that satiety. Not… Read More
Applications & PlatformsFood Trend Spotlight: Whole Food Plant-Based Proteins With rising food costs still a top concern as you look toward menu planning for the second half of 2023, think of lentils as a versatile ingredient that can help boost flavor, create interesting textures, and deliver affordable, whole food plant-based protein dishes with great customer appeal. As the general population and especially Gen-Z continues… Read More
Applications & PlatformsPrepare to Be BOWL-ed Over! What do you get when you partner with one of the leading chef influencer groups to challenge chefs to create the ultimate Lentil Power Bowl? The answer is dozens of delicious new menu items across the country, all featuring our favorite pulse crop…Lentils! And the winners are... Brandon Harpster's Whole Red Lentil Steak Bowl (left);… Read More
Applications & PlatformsThinking Outside the Bowl We recently challenged chefs to build the ultimate Lentil Power Bowl as part of a collaboration with Chef’s Roll, and noticed that many of the participants decided to flex their creative muscle a little differently. Because of the versatility of both whole and split red lentils, chefs were inspired to create entries both in and… Read More
Applications & PlatformsTwo Winners Selected in Power Up with Lentils LTO Contest Lentils.org collaborates with Chef’s Roll on New Promotion for Culinary Professionals SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN (June 16, 2022) – This spring, dozens of commercial and non-commercial chefs menued limited time offer (LTO) Lentil Power Bowls in pursuit of a $2,500 cash prize and a trip to the Lentils.org Summer 2022 Farm Tour. Taking the top prize in… Read More
Applications & PlatformsFlour Power: New Uses for Lentil Flour in Batters, Breading, and Coating Systems 1. Overview The recent “Chicken Wars” at Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) across the United States (U.S.) not only reignited the chicken sandwich trend, but it also gave birth to new and innovative ways to bring menu items to market. With consumers more vocal than ever in sharing what they love (or hate), alternate methods of… Read More
Applications & PlatformsFood Trend Spotlight: Crumbles, Fillings, and Toppings and Lentils in Plant/Meat Blends For 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,… Read More
Applications & PlatformsFood Trend Spotlight: Snacks, Sharables, and Protein Boxes Consumers love snacking and we know that younger generations are eating more frequent smaller meals or higher number of snacking occasions throughout their day. People are on the move so ease of grab-and-go options are attractive, especially those that can be snacked on throughout the day and hold well for extended periods of time. Consumers… Read More
