Mediterranean Lentil Wrap

A light but filling wrap with mashed lentils and eggplant seasoned with za’atar, cumin, olive oil, and garlic, in a warm wrap with zucchini, tomatoes, caramelized onions, and arugula.

Lentil Vada

A crispy lentil fritter spiced with onion, chili, cilantro, curry leaves, curry powder, and fennel seeds. Serve with a dipping sauce for a bold appetizer.

Lentil Tostada

10 10 each corn tortilla 2 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 2 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked 1 lb (500 g) walnuts, finely chopped 1 lb (500 g) mushrooms, roasted and minced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chili powder 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder ½ tsp (2 mL)

Lentil Kotlet (Persian Patties)

Lentils are combined with onion and packed with parsley, basil, mint, garlic, garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric and fried into flavor-packed morsels. Kotlet, a traditional Persian dish, are traditionally meat-based, however this version appeals to the vegetarian consumer.

Lentil Khachapuri

10 5 each 8 oz pizza dough balls, fresh 5 cups (1.25 L) mozzarella cheese, shredded 5 cups (1.25 L) Swiss cheese, shredded 2 ½ cups (625 mL) whole red lentils, cooked 2 ½ cups (625 mL) feta cheese, crumbled 10 each egg yolks 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ajika spice Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).

Lentil Banh Mi

A lentil pâté made from a purée of lentils, nuts, oil, shallots, garlic, thyme, sherry vinegar, and miso is spread generously onto a piece of toasted baguette and topped with pickled vegetables and cilantro.

Houston’s-Inspired Veggie Burger

A whole food plant-based burger patty with red lentils, onion, oats, brown rice, and beets, seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, mustard, BBQ sauce, and molasses.

Ethiopian-Inspired Grain Bowl

A base of lentils and teff is topped with shredded cabbage, baby kale, bruleed onion rings, berbere-spiced and roasted bell peppers and butternut squash, grilled beef, and a drizzle of berbere-spiced yogurt.