Lentil & Hamburger Stroganoff

Not only does this stroganoff take just 30 minutes to make, it’s so tasty – you’re sure to keep this as a regular feature on your household menu.

Collard Greens with Lentils & Bacon

6-8 2 lbs (1 kg) collard greens, rinsed 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced, smoked bacon 1 cup (250 mL) diced onion pinch, chili flakes 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper 1 cup (250 mL) vegetable or chicken stock 1/2 cup (125 mL) water ⅓1/3 cup (75 mL) white or cider

Loaded Curry Potato Skins

4 4-5 medium-sized baking potatoes 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter, melted to taste, salt and pepper 1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils 1-2 tsp (5-10 mL) curry powder 3 Tbsp (45 mL) plain Greek yogurt 1 tsp (5 mL) honey 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated cheddar cheese, divided 2 green onion, finely chopped

Spinach & Lentil Salad with Pear

4-6 1/4 cup (60 mL) cider or white vinegar 1 tsp (5 mL) honey 1 tsp (5 mL) mustard 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil to taste, salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked green lentils 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red onion 4 cups (1 L) packed baby spinach leaves 1

Lentil Borscht with Kale

There are two types of people in this world – those who love borscht, and those who haven’t tried it yet! This traditional Ukrainian soup is packed full of nutrients thanks to hearty doses of beets, lentils, and kale.

Red & Green Lentil Smoked Cheddar Biscuit

12 ¼ cup (60 mL) unsalted butter 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 2 Tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) 35% cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) red and green lentil puree 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped scallions 1 cup (250 mL)

Curried Lentil Lettuce Wraps

Recipe by Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD, as seen in her latest book “Slim Down Now: Shed Pounds and Inches with Pulses — The New Superfood”