Moroccan Inspired Piadini

10 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil 1.5 lb (750 g) ground beef 3 Tbsp (45 mL) Ras El Hanout spice blend* 2 tsp (10 mL) salt 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper 1.5 lb (750 g) split red lentils, cooked 2 cups (500 mL) cucumber, small dice 2 cups (500 mL) tomato, small dice 2

Harissa Chicken & Lentil Tacos

10 servings (20 tacos) 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 2 lb (1 kg) shredded chicken 1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cumin ½ Tbsp (7 mL) paprika 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper 2 Tbsp (30 mL) harissa ½ cup (125 mL) heavy cream

Shrimp & Red Lentil Chao Tom (Vietnamese Skewers)

10 1 lb (500 g) raw shrimp, deveined, shell and tail removed 4 Tbsp (60 mL) fish sauce ½ lb (250 g) split red lentils, cooked 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 2 tsp (10 mL) sugar ½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper 4 Tbsp (60 mL) canola oil 20 each, sugar cane pieces, 4 inches

Chicken & Lentil Taquitos

10 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil ½ cup (125 mL) onion, minced 2 Tbsp (30 mL) minced garlic ½ lb (225 g) chicken, cooked, shredded 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce ½ lb (225 g) split red lentils, cooked, pureed canola oil, for frying 20 corn tortillas, 6 inch size –Optional Toppings: sour cream

Lentil Stuffed Pupusas

10 ½ cup (125 mL) canola oil, divided 5 cups (1.25 L) Masa harina 2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt 1 qt (950 mL) warm water 12 oz (350 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded ½ lb (250 g) split red lentils, cooked, pureed ¼ lb (125 g) whole green lentils, cooked Combine 1 Tbsp (15 mL)

Loaded Lentil Street Fries

Warm spiced lentils and brisket are topped over french fries with melted cheese curds, and garnished with jalapeno, green onion, and crispy fried lentils.

Lentil Dolmades

Recipe yields 30 dolmades 1 ⅓ lb (650 g) ground beef ⅔ lb (300 g) whole red lentils, cooked 1 cup (250 mL) brown rice, dry 2 Tbsp (30 mL) flat leaf parsley, minced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried marjoram ½ cup (125 mL) Roma tomato, minced 1/4 cup

Winter Lentil Power Bowl

A hearty and wholesome power bowl of tender roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, kale, slivers of pear, served on a bed of tender lentils, brown rice, and red quinoa, drizzled with a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Is your mouth watering yet?