Lentils & Kale Powerhouse Vegan Sausages

Winner of the Appetizer category in the 2015 Canadian Lentils Recipe Revelations Challenge!
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Lentil, Zucchini & Tomato Tart with Feta & Dill

6 1 pkg (7.7 oz/225 g) puff pastry, pre-rolled sheet 10×11 inches (25×28 cm) 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil 2 small zucchini, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced pinch sea salt & ground black pepper ¾ cup (185 mL) cooked split red lentils ½ cup (125 mL) feta cheese, crumbled 4 green onions, light green

Lentil Tacos

6 canola or olive oil, for cooking 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1-14 oz (398 mL) can diced or stewed tomatoes 1 cup (250 mL) lentils 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder ½ tsp (2 mL) cumin dash salt and pepper 6 or more taco shells or soft flour tortillas shredded cheese

Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew

8-10 2 tbsp canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove, minced 1½ tsp curry powder 2 cups dry green lentils, rinsed 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in ½”dice 9 oz frozen cut green beans 14.5 oz diced tomatoes

Lentil-Stuffed Mushrooms

12-16 12-16 medium mushrooms ¼ cup butter or margarine ¼ cup onions, finely chopped ¼ tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground ½ cup green lentils, cooked ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (or cheddar cheese) ½ cup dry plain bread crumbs Preheat oven to 190° C (350° F). Remove stems from mushrooms. Chop stems

Lentil Spanakopita Triangles

2 dozen triangles 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 cups (750 mL) fresh spinach or baby chard, torn or roughly chopped (remove stems) ½ cup (125 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed ¾ cup (175 mL) crumbled

Lentil Risotto

5-6 1 tbsp canola oil 1 yellow onion, finely diced 1 medium carrot, finely diced 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup red lentils 1 cup black or green lentils 1 oz rosemary, thyme and oregano finely chopped 3-4 cups chicken stock 4 oz parmesan, grated salt and pepper to taste

Lentil & Rice Pilaf

2 Tbsp butter 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 large onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 3 green onion, chopped 4 cups water 1 Tbsp chicken stock 1 cup dry green lentils 1 can mushrooms with liquid, chopped ½ tsp thyme salt and pepper to taste Sauté rice, onions and red pepper in butter for