Pulse Tacos

Pulses are packed with fibre, protein, nutrients, and flavour. Their nutritional intensity, inexpensive accessibility, and ease of cooking have made them indispensable staples to cooks all over the globe. Wherever we live we all do our best to make healthy choices at home but it’s a lot easier when those choices are delicious. These meatless tacos are stuffed with so much sunny southwestern flavour that no one will notice anything missing. What a great way for your family to join families around the world in a global celebration of flavour and nutrition!

Chicken & Lentil Pot Pie

6 1 lb (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil ½ tsp (2 mL) salt ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper ½ cup (125 mL) unsalted butter 1 cup (250 mL) diced onion ½ cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour 4 cups (1 L) low-sodium chicken stock ½ cup (125

White Chocolate Lentil Bark

There’s no better holiday snack than homemade chocolate bark – our version includes roasted split red lentils for an incredibly satisfying crunch!

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

12 ½ cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract ¾ cup (175 mL) sour cream 3/4 cup (175 mL) lentil puree* 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) cake flour, reserve 2 tsp for pan 2 tsp (10 mL)

Mediterranean Lentil & Quinoa Gratin

10 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 cup (250 mL) small diced red onion 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) quartered and thinly sliced zucchini 1 cup (250 mL) small diced red or orange bell pepper 2 cups (500 mL) finely sliced kale, stem removed 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained

Lentil & Root Vegetable Stir Fry

8 ½ cup (125 mL) 2% Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tahini paste 2 tsp (10 mL) honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) water 3 Tbsp (45 mL) thinly sliced green onions dash, salt and ground black pepper STIR FRY: 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola