Honey Roasted Beets & Leek with Lentils & Rice

Beets are one of our favourite fall vegetables – and they just so happen to be lentils’ best friend! This flavourful side dish also features leek, honey, brown rice, feta, and dill for a combination worthy of a second helping.

Honey Lentil Panna Cotta with Berries & Balsamic

6 2 cups (500 mL) 2% milk ½ cup (125 mL) split red lentils 1 Tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unflavored powdered gelatin 1½ cups (375 mL) 35% cream ¼ cup (60 mL) honey dash salt ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh raspberries, for garnish 1 Tbsp (15 mL)

Honey Cocoa Balls with Red Lentils

These high energy treats are great to wrap up and put in the kids’ pockets when they’re skiing, skating, or snowboarding – or take them along for after the pool. You can also add chopped dried fruit and nuts for a different version.

Hoisin Pork & Lentil Lettuce Wraps

5 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1 red or yellow pepper, seeded and diced 1⁄2 lb (250 g) ground pork 1 cup (250 mL) canned lentils, drained and rinsed 2 green onions, chopped 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) hoisin sauce 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper 10 butter or

Hash Browns with Sauteed Lentils, Arugula Nest & Poached Egg

6 2½ cups (625 mL) peeled and grated russet potatoes ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper 1⁄3 cup (75 mL) canola oil, divided ½ cup (125 mL) diced onion 1 cup (250 mL) diced red bell pepper 2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter salt & ground black pepper, to taste

Gujarati Thali with Lentil & Basmati by Chef Michael Smith

Indians eat a lot of lentils. More than anyone else. Since they’re the biggest consumer on the planet, they grow a lot of lentils and are one of the worlds largest producers. However, they eat even more than they grow, so India is also the world’s largest importer of lentils from Canada, who is the world’s largest exporter. Whew. That’s a lot of lentils! Especially in the historically vegetarian state of Gujarat, where they’re part of every meal, usually in Thali. This classic vegetarian meal always includes basmati rice, whole grain bread, curried vegetables and sweet, tangy, spicy curried lentil dal. This staple is part of every home’s traditional food, so naturally every cook creates their own signature version!

This recipe is from the India webisode of Lentil Hunter with Chef Michael Smith.