Parsnip & Pear Soup with Split Red Lentils

8 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil 1½ cups (375 mL) small diced white onion ½ cup (125 mL) small diced celery 3 cups (750 mL) small peeled and diced parsnip ¼ tsp (1 mL) nutmeg (plus extra for garnish) 3 whole ripe pears, peeled, cored & chopped 6 cups (1.5 L) vegetable or chicken

Panzanella Salad with Thyme Marinated Lentils

6 Marinated Lentils: ¼ cup (60 mL) white wine vinegar 3 Tbsp (45 mL) olive oil 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey ¼ tsp (1 mL) whole grain mustard 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves (reserve some for garnish) ½ tsp (2 mL) salt ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper 1½ cup (375 mL)

Quinoa & Lentil Salad with Walnuts, Dates & Blue Cheese

6 Salad: ½ cup (125 mL) quinoa 1¼ cups (310 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained & rinsed ½ cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red onion 2½ cups (625 mL) baby kale ½ cup (125 mL) toasted walnuts or pecans (reserve some for garnish) ½ cup (125 mL) thinly sliced dried dates (reserve some

Carrot, Lentil & Seed Pate with Rosemary & Cracked Pepper

1 large round (3 cups prepared) 3 Tbsp (45 mL) cold water 1½ tsp (7 mL) unflavoured gelatin crystals 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1½ cup (375 mL) chopped onions 2 tsp + 2 tsp (20 mL) chopped fresh rosemary 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice 1 Tbsp (15 mL)

Creamy Kale, Avocado & Lentil Dip

6 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil 2 cups (500 mL) packed kale, rinsed and stems removed 3 garlic cloves, sliced 2 cups (500 mL) 2% cottage cheese 1 cup (250 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained & rinsed 1 large ripe avocado, cut in half, flesh removed 1 lemon, juice and

Coconut Cream Overnight Oats & Lentils

Overnight oats are an old standby breakfast that can be prepared the night before. Just pop the pre-assembled casserole in the oven in the morning and you’ll have a delicious breakfast waiting for you by the time you’re ready for the day!

Muesli Lentil Breakfast Strata

Muesli is a fibre- and protein-rich breakfast and brunch option based on raw, rolled oats and other diverse breakfast ingredients – our favourite being lentils, of course!