Chicken & Lentil Dumpling Soup

6-8 10 cups (2.5 L) chicken stock 2 raw chicken thighs, skin removed, bone in 3/4 cup (175 mL) green lentils 1 white onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 potato, diced 3 sprigs fresh thyme to taste, salt and pepper 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili flakes DUMPLINGS: 1 cup

Lentils with Roasted Parsnips & Walnuts

6 3 cups (750 mL) chicken or vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) green lentils 3/4 cup (175 mL) walnut halves 6 parsnips, sliced in 1/2 inch thick rounds 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh

Lentil Nachos with Avocado Salsa

24 4 cups (1 L) tortilla chips 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils 1 ripe avocado 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (seeds removed) 1/4 cup (60 mL) diced fresh tomatoes 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced red onion 1 Tbsp (15 mL)

Lentil & Cauliflower Sauteed “Rice”

4-6 2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil 1 white onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped ginger 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sesame seeds 1 head, cauliflower, grated or gently pulsed in a food processor 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen peas 1/4 tsp (1

Maple Lentil Oat Bars

10 bars 3 cups (750 mL) quick rolled oats 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) chopped walnuts, divided 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 3 Tbsp (45 mL) melted coconut oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) maple syrup 1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils 3 Tbsp (45 mL) almond or peanut butter 1 large egg 1 tsp

Brown Sugar Baked Apples

Baked apples are an autumn favourite, and it’s easy to see why. Adding lentils to this already nutrition-packed sweet treat only makes it more irresistible!

Jalapeno Lentil Cornbread

6-8 1/2 cup (125 mL) split red lentils 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup (250 mL) milk, 2% 1 large egg 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped jalapeno pepper 1 cup (250 mL) cornmeal 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar 1 Tbsp (15 mL) baking powder 1