Cheesy Protein Mashed Potatoes

10 ¼ cup (60 mL) whole milk 3 pounds (1.5 kg) Yukon gold potatoes, washed, cooked, and quartered 1 cup (250 mL) split red lentils, cooked and drained well 1 cup (250 mL) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup (60 mL) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cream cheese 1 tsp (5 mL)

Lentil Pasta Bake

Tomatoes, lentils, mushrooms, onions, garlic, herbs, and spices tossed with your favorite pasta and baked with cheese.

Scalloped Potatoes & Lentils

20 2 lbs (1 kg) Yukon gold potatoes, sliced thin 2 cups (500 mL) whole red lentils, cooked and drained well ½ cup (125 mL) unsalted butter ½ cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour 3 cups (750 mL) milk 2 tsp (10 mL) salt 2 tsp (10 mL) paprika 1 tsp (5 mL) cayenne 4 cups

Braised Asian Meatballs

20 meatballs 1 pound (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked and drained well 1 pound (500 g) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed 1 pound (500 g) ground pork ¼ cup (60 mL) chives, minced 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ginger, minced 2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced 2 Tbsp (30 mL) dark soy sauce 2

Lentil Falafel

These super tasty falafel bites are made from combining lentils, onion, parsley, cilantro, red pepper flakes, garlic, cumin, baking powder, and flour and fried for light, fluffy, and herbaceous falafel.

Simple Lentil Hummus

A very simple lentil hummus comes together by pureeing lentils with lemon juice, garlic, salt, tahini, cumin, and canola oil.