Spiced Lentil Taco Salad

6 LENTILS: 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 3/4 cup (175 mL) diced onion 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic 1/4 cup (60 mL) salsa 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin 1 tsp (5 mL) coriander 1/2 tsp (2 mL) oregano 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL)

Lentil & Kale Salad with Garlic Tahini Dressing

4 4 cups (1 L) kale, spine removed and chopped 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked quinoa 1/3 cup (75 mL) dried cranberries 1/3 cup (75 mL) toasted almonds (reserve some for garnish) 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh cilantro DRESSING: 3 Tbsp (45 mL) tahini 1 lemon,

Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Bites

6 2 cups (500 mL) cooked split red lentils, room temperature 1/2 cup (125 mL) almond meal (ground almonds) 1/2 cup (125 mL) minced red onion 2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) cardamom 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2

Whipped Ricotta & Red Lentils

4 1/2 cup (125 mL) split red lentils 1/2 cup (125 mL) ricotta cheese 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted sliced almonds (reserve some for garnish) 1 Tbsp (15 mL) white wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves 1 Tbsp (15 mL) thyme leaves (reserve some for garnish) 1 tsp (5

Savoury Oats & Lentils

Savoury oats get a special twist with red lentils and garlic mushrooms. A high fibre, high protein breakfast, which is not only tasty – it’s good for you, too!

Breakfast Tacos

Start the morning off on the right foot with bright and cheery breakfast tacos. A light and lively salsa is made with creamy avocado, cooked green lentils, radish, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and lime. Simply top warm corn tortillas with cooked eggs, a bit of the salsa, and Feta cheese. Don’t forget that drizzle of hot sauce!

Herbed Lentil Skillet with Spinach, Tomatoes, Feta & Egg

4 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped shallots 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves, or ½ tsp (2 mL) dried 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped spinach leaves 1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes, quartered ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt ¼

Zucchini Carpaccio with Lentils

With a garden-forward approach to carpaccio, the lentils and zucchini in this dish soak in the vibrant juices of the lime and freshly chopped mint, and the almonds tie everything together with a crunchy/toasty hit.