Brown & Wild Rice Stuffing with Lentils

Stuffing is one of the most classic side dishes of the season, but that doesn’t mean you need to stick to the same old recipes year after year. This one is sure to spice up your usual thanksgiving meal spread!

Irish Soda Bread with Red Lentils

8 slices 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry red lentils 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 mL) whole wheat flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) old fashioned (large flake) oats 2 tsp (10 mL) baking soda 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, cut in

Lemon-Blueberry Scones with Red Lentils

8 scones 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry red lentils 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) oats 1/4 cup (60 mL) brown sugar 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking soda 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon zest 1/3 cup (75 mL) cold butter,

Lentil Oatmeal Chocolate Chippers

36 1 cup brown sugar ¾ cup margarine 1 egg 1½ tsp vanilla ¾ cup green lentil puree* 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups quick cooking rolled oats 1½ cups chocolate chips ¾ cup chopped pecans (optional) Preheat oven to 190° C (375° F). In a bowl, mix

Sweet Potato & Curried Red Lentil Pizza

10 ¾ cup (180 mL) dry red lentils 1½ cups water 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped ½ small eggplant, diced 1 lb sweet potato, cubed 1 can Italian Style diced tomatoes, un-drained 1 tsp. ground ginger 1½ tsp. curry powder 1½ tbsp. ground cumin Salt and pepper to

Top of the Mornin’ (or anytime) Lentil Frittata

4 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter 2 (whole) shallots, thinly sliced 2 (whole) cloves of garlic, minced 1½ cup (375 mL) chopped kale 1 (whole) green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup (250 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed 8 whole eggs, whisked ¼ cup (60 mL) 2% milk ¼ tsp

Zesty Lentil Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a soup made of raw, blended vegetables and served chilled. Its refreshing nature makes it the perfect light lunch on a hot summer day!

Zesty Taco Dip

8-10 1 ½ cups red Mexican beans, cooked 1 ½ cups green lentils, cooked 1/3 cup sweet green pepper, chopped 1 cup tomato, diced ¼ cup green onion, chopped 1 cup Catalina dressing 2 cups lettuce, shredded 2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese grated Tortilla chips In a bowl, combine beans, lentils, green pepper, tomato, onion

Zesty Lentil Coleslaw with Buttermilk Dressing

6 –Dressing ¼ cup (60 mL) mayonnaise 3 Tbsp (45 mL) buttermilk 2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey 1 tsp (5 mL) whole grain mustard 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice ½ tsp (2 mL) celery seeds ½ tsp (2 mL) chili powder salt & ground black pepper, to taste –Salad 2 cups (500 mL) finely