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Lentil & Shrimp Paella

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4-6 1 tsp (5 mL) saffron threads 2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil 2 cups (500 mL) finely sliced leek (green and white) 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) Arborio or medium grain white rice 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped Roma tomato 3 cups (750 mL) hot, low-sodium vegetable or fish stock, divided 1

Midsummer Minestrone

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6 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced leek 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced carrot 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) quartered and sliced zucchini 1 cup (250 mL) chopped ripe tomato 1 cup (250 mL) chopped bell pepper 6 cups (1.5 L) low-sodium vegetable stock 1 sprig fresh thyme

Lentil, Tomato & Beet Salad with Bocconcini

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6 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils 2 cups (500 mL) halved cherry tomatoes 2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked beets 4 scallions, sliced 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh dill 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley 1 cup (250 mL) baby bocconcini cheese, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin

Summer Peach & Lentil Crostata

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6 1 1/4 cups + 2 Tbsp (340 mL) all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for dusting 2 Tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/4 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, cubed 1/4 cup (60 mL) ice water 1 lb (500 g) fresh, ripe peaches, pitted and sliced 1/4

Watermelon & Lentil Salad

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Once you’ve tried watermelon salad, you’ll wonder where it’s been all your life! We like to add roasted peanuts to our recipe, but toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds are great options to make this recipe nut-free.

Sesame Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas & Lentils

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4-6 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1 1/2 lb (680 gr) sugar snap peas, strings removed to taste, salt and pepper 3/4 cup (190 mL) cooked green lentils 1/2 tsp (2 mL) sesame oil 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice and zest 2 tsp (10 mL) sesame seeds Heat oil in a medium sauté

Lentil & Bacon Omelette Cups

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If you thought breakfast couldn’t get any better, hold on to your hat! These bite-sized omelette cups bring convenience to a morning favourite.

Garden Tortilla Rollup

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There’s no better after-school snack than these Garden Tortilla Rollups. Savoury flavours of garlic, chives, dill, sundried tomatoes and earthy lentils in cream cheese are truly irresistible!

Zesty Chorizo & Lentil Cheese Dip

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4-6 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped, fresh, spicy chorizo sausage (casing removed) 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped white onion 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 Tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) beer (lager/blond) 1/4 cup (60 mL) split red lentils 3/4 cup (175 mL) 2%