Food Day Canada Loves Cooking Canadian with these Savoury Canadian Lentil Recipes

Jul25

Lentil & Sweet Potato Calzones

Accompany these delicious calzones with homemade Chimichurri Sauce or salsa verde made from local grown herbs. 1 cup (250 ml) warm water 2 tsp (10 ml) active dry yeast 3 cups (750 ml) organic flour 1 1/2 tsp (8 ml) salt 3 tbsp (45 ml) cold pressed canola or sunflower oil 3 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean, roasted at 400°F (200°C)* 2 yellow onions, peeled, sliced, caramelized until brown 2 tbsp (30 ml) local canola oil 8 cloves garlic,...

Lentil Roll-Ups

1 cup (250 mL) green lentils, cooked 2 Tbsp (30 mL) parmesan cheese, grated 1 Tbsp (30 mL) onion, finely chopped ¼ tsp (1 mL) oregano, dry crumbled ¼ tsp (1 mL) thyme, dry crumbled 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper, ground 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb (500 g) pkg. phyllo pastry 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil Preheat oven to 160° C (325° F). In a food processor or blender, purée lentils*. Add cheese, onion, oregano, thyme, pepper and garlic. Mix...

Barley and Lentil Soup

This soup combines the two Prairie culinary powerhouses…barley and lentils. 2 onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil ½ tsp.(2 mL) ginger ½ tsp(2 mL) paprika ½ tsp (2 mL) turmeric 4 ½ cups (1.125 L) beef stock 1 can (796 ml|28 ounce) tomatoes, chopped or diced ¾ cup (175 mL) cup pearled barley 1 can (540 ml|19 ounce) lentils, drained 1 can (540 ml|19 ounce) chickpeas, drained ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped...