Lentil Cheesecake

Part of our Hidden HealthyTM collection of recipes where we show you unique ways of incorporating lentils into your food, unsuspecting to the picky eater’s eye!

Lentil & Cheese Quesadillas

6 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 15 oz can lentils, drained and rinsed ½ tsp seasoning salt ½ tsp oregano ¾ cup Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese 6 flour tortillas Heat heavy skillet over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic, seasoning salt, and oregano for 4-5 minutes, until

Lentil Caprese Salad

4 –Salad 2 cups (500 mL) chopped baby kale or spinach 1½ cups (375 mL) halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup (250 mL) bocconcini cheese, sliced (200g container, drained/rinsed) 1 cup (250 mL) cooked lentils 2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely sliced basil 1 (whole) green onion, sliced thinly –Dressing 3 Tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar 3

Lentil Brownies

Part of our Hidden HealthyTM collection of recipes where we show you unique ways of incorporating lentils into your food, unsuspecting to the picky eater’s eye! Lentil puree is a high protein addition to your simplest brownie recipe.

Lentil Biscuits by Chef Michael Smith

You can easily replace half the fat in a standard biscuit recipe with a simple lentil puree. You’ll know they’re healthier but no one at your table will notice. They’ll be too busy chowing down the tasty biscuits!

Lentil & Basil Pesto Pasta

8 –Pesto 1 cup (250 mL) packed fresh basil leaves (reserve a few leaves for garnish) 1 garlic clove ¼ cup (60 mL) toasted pine nuts ½ cup (125 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed 3 Tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice 1⁄3 cup (80 mL) canola oil ½ cup (125 mL) grated

Lentil, Barley, & Wheat Berry Salad

8 –Salad ½ cup (125 mL) wheat berries ½ cup (125 mL) pearl or pot barley ½ cup (125 mL) green or brown lentils ¼ cup (60 mL) golden raisins or chopped dried apricots 1 tart apple, cored and diced 2 celery stalks, chopped ½ -1 cup (125-250 mL) chopped kale, spinach, or Italian parsley

Lentil Banana Carrot Cake

Part of our Hidden HealthyTM collection of recipes where we show you unique ways of incorporating lentils into your food, unsuspecting to the picky eater’s eye!