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Red Lentil & Chia Porridge with Toasted Almonds & Goji Berries

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The lentils in combination with the other ingredients in this dish will bring your breakfast to a whole new powerful level! This dish can be served the next day as well. Simply heat or enjoy cold. Add milk to thin it out if the consistency is too thick. Add your favourite fresh fruit as a garnish – chopped apples would be a delicious inclusion. Play around and try including ingredients such as fresh grated ginger, whole vanilla beans (for a greater vanilla intensity), orange zest or other toasted nuts as garnish. Try substituting chopped dried dates for the brown sugar as a sweetener.

Raw Oysters with Mango & Lentil Pearls

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12 dressed oysters ¼ cup (60 mL) red wine vinegar 1⁄8 tsp (0.5 mL) granulated sugar ¼ tsp (1 mL) finely grated fresh ginger ½ cup (125 mL) cooked black (Beluga) lentils 3 Tbsp (45 mL) finely diced mango (same size of the lentil if possible) 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh chopped cilantro dash salt

Quinoa & Lentil Salad Wraps

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4 2 cups (500 mL) cooked quinoa 1 cup (250 mL) cooked lentils 1 whole large red bell pepper, diced ½ head small radicchio, thinly sliced ¼ cup (60 mL) toasted pumpkin seeds 1 (whole) green onion, finely sliced 3 Tbsp (45 mL) seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro 2

Pumpkin Stout Lentil Gingerbread

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1 cake (16 slices) 1 cup (250 mL) dark stout, such as Guinness 1⁄3 cup (85 mL) dark molasses 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 3 large eggs ½ cup (125 mL) sugar ½ cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar ½ cup (125 mL) canola oil 1 cup (250 mL) canned pumpkin puree 1 cup

Pumpkin Pie

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1 pie (8 slices) Pastry for a single crust pie 1/4 cup (60 mL) split red lentils 1 14oz (398 mL) can pumpkin purée 3/4 cup (175 mL) half & half, evaporated 2% milk or whipping cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 Tbsp (15

Pork & Lentil Tourtiere

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A French-Canadian tourtière is popular throughout the holidays; it makes a perfect Christmas Eve meal. You can also use the filling to fill small pastries for a party. It’s delicious served with chutney or tomato jam.