Monster Cookies

30 cookies ½ cup (125 mL) unsalted butter 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract ¾ cup (190 mL) lentil puree* 1½ cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour ½ tsp (2 mL) salt 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 3/4 cup (190 mL) quick cooking rolled oats

Lentil & Sweet Potato Tartlets

Tarts are a favourite seasonal treat, and these are sure to be your favourite version! Lentils and sweet potato pack a powerful punch of nutrition, and topping with a few mini marshmallows makes for a wonderful touch of sweetness.

Rotini Lentil Pizza Bake

10 4 cups (1 L) rotini pasta 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1½ cup (375 mL) sliced pepperoni 1 cup (250 mL) diced onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups (750 mL) sliced mushrooms 2 cups (500 mL) sliced green bell pepper 3 cups (750 mL) tomato sauce 3 Tbsp (45 mL) tomato paste

Paprika Chicken & Lentils

This rich stew full of chicken, carrots, potatoes, and (of course) lentils in a creamy gravy tastes so sinful, you won’t believe it’s both heart-smart AND diabetic friendly!

Sundried Tomato Polenta with Mushroom Lentil Ragout

6 Polenta: 4½ cups (1.125 L) vegetable or chicken stock ¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped sundried tomatoes (packed in oil) 1 cup (250 mL) cornmeal 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter (optional) ½ tsp (2 mL) salt ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper Mushroom Ragout: 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1½ cups

Pulled Chicken & Lentils

8 Chicken: 4 pieces chicken (2 chicken thighs with drumsticks, 2 breasts) 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper ½ tsp (2 mL) kosher salt 1½ cups (375 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained & rinsed Sauce: 1⁄3 cup (75 mL) chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, minced 2