Lentil Chaat

10 2 ½ lb (1.125 kg) fingerling potatoes, scrubbed, skin on ¼ cup (60 mL) jalapeno, minced 2 cups (500 mL) yellow onion, diced small ¼ cup (60 mL) ginger, minced 1 cup (250 mL) cilantro, minced + more for garnish ½ cup (125 mL) canola oil 1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked

Lentil Jian Bing

10 1 cup (250 mL) millet flour 1 ¼ cups (310 mL) soy milk 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil 6 Tbsp (90 mL) water ⅔ cup (150 mL) low-sodium black bean sauce 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sambal olek (chili garlic paste) 6 Tbsp (90 mL) water, divided 10 each eggs ⅓ cup (75 mL)

Lentil Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)

1 full-size pizza, or 10 servings ½ cup (125 mL) sundried tomatoes ½ cup (125 mL) shallots, minced ¼ cup (60 mL) garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup (60 mL) parsley, stems and leaves ½ lb (250 g) ground beef ½ lb (250 g) whole red lentils, cooked 1 tsp (5 mL) Aleppo pepper 2 Tbsp

Lentil Samosa

10 samosa ½ lb (250 g) baby potatoes, peeled 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin 2 tsp (10 mL) ginger, minced ½ cup (125 mL) whole green lentils, cooked ½ tsp (2 mL) chili powder 1 tsp (5 mL) garam masala 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice 1 tsp (5

Shepherd’s Pie

Carrots, onions, garlic, celery, leeks, ground beef, lentils, corn, and peas baked with herbs and spices and topped with mashed potatoes.

Loaded Lentil Sweet Potato

Steamed or baked sweet potato with all the toppings like sautéed spiced peppers and onions, ground turkey, lentils, sour cream, lime, cheese, and green onions (serve over baked potato or potato cubes)

Nicoise Salad Bowl

A modern take on the classic fresh nicoise salad – lentils and pearl barley create a hearty base, topped with cubed potato, tomatoes, green beans, olives, lettuce, hard boiled egg, and a shallot vinaigrette.

Red Lentil Dal

A classic and simple lentil dal – split red lentils simmered in toasted cumin seeds, onion, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, and tomato, with coconut milk folded in at the end. Scoop a dollop of dal over a rice base and add some veggies for an on-the-go dal bowl!