Marinated Lentil Salad

10 3 Tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice 1 cup (250 mL) prepared pesto ¼ cup (60 mL) crème fraiche 1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked 3 cups (750 mL) spring peas, cooked and chilled 2 cups (500 mL) sweet corn 1 cup (250 mL) pinenuts, toasted 1 cups (250 mL) parmesan cheese, finely

Lentil, Beet & Carrot Slaw

10 1 Tbsp (15 mL) whole grain mustard ½ tsp (2 mL) salt 3 Tbsp (45 mL) sherry vinegar ½ cup (125 mL) canola oil 3 cups (750 mL) whole red lentils, cooked and shocked 3 cups (750 mL) cello carrots, grated 3 cups (750 mL) beets, raw, grated 2 cups (500 mL) dry coleslaw

Korean Burger

A blended burger patty of ground beef, red lentils, roasted mushrooms, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, scallions, and brown sugar, grilled and served atop a soft bun with kimchi slaw and spicy kewpie mayo.

Italian Burger

A blended burger patty of ground beef, red lentils, roasted mushrooms, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, and parsley, grilled and served atop a soft bun with baby arugula, a parmesan tuile, and an arrabbiata ketchup.

High Protein Lentil Salad

10 ¼ cup (60 mL) peanut butter, smooth 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sunflower butter 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tamari 2 Tbsp (30 mL) white balsamic vinegar ¼ cup (60 mL) tabasco 2 lb (1 kg) whole red lentils, cooked and shocked 2 lb (1 kg) canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 quarts (2 L)