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...
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...
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...
Lentil Scones with Country Ham and Cheese Curds
This is a recipe I know I will make over and over. The clincher for me is the kale…I love the stuff and with the cheese curds and lentils, they are full of all the good things I love to eat! They’d be great with Paul Rogalski’s Curried Lentil Soup. ½ cup whole green lentils dry 3 cups all...
Baked Lentil Biscuits
1 ¾ (425 mL) cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp (15 mL) baking powder 1 Tbsp (15 mL) white sugar Dash salt ¼ cup (60 mL) soft margarine, unsalted 2/3 cup (150 mL) lentil purée 2/3 cup (150 mL) 1% milk Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C). In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut margarine...
Lentil- Stuffed Mushrooms
12-16 medium mushrooms ¼ cup (60 mL) butter or margarine ¼ cup (60 mL) onions, finely chopped ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper, freshly ground ½ cup (125 mL) green lentils, cooked ½ cup (125 mL) parmesan cheese, grated (or cheddar cheese) ½ cup (125 mL) dry plain bread crumbs...
Hummus- 5 Minute Lentil Hummus
1-19 oz can (540 mL) lentils, rinsed and drained ½ cup (125 mL) fat-free ranch dressing ½ tsp (2 mL) curry powder 2 garlic cloves Place all ingredients into food processor or blender. Blend to desired consistency. Makes 12-16 servings. Recipe Courtesy of Canadian...
Fresh Vegetables Stuffed with Cheesy Lentil Spread
4 oz. (100 g) Low fat cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup (125 mL) Low-fat cottage cheese 1 tsp. (5 mL) Horseradish sauce 1 tsp. (5 mL) Dijon mustard ¼ tsp. (1 mL) Greek seasoning ¼ tsp. (1 mL) Ground, black pepper 1 cup (250 mL) Cooked green lentils ¼ cup (60 mL) Finely chopped smoked beef or...
Cheddar Oat Lentil Biscuits
1/2 cup (125 mL) dry red lentils 2 cups (500 mL) rolled oats, either old fashioned or quick-cooking (not instant) 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder 1/8 – 1/4 tsp (1 – 2.5 mL) cayenne pepper (1/4 tsp will be very spicy) 1/8 tsp (1 mL) salt 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) grated aged white cheddar...
Beef and Lentil Samosas
These samosas could also be baked: set on a rimmed, parchment-lined sheet, brush with oil and bake at 425˚F for 20-30 minutes until golden. 1 pkg. samosa or spring roll wrappers, thawed if frozen Filling: 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 lb. (250 g) lean ground beef 1 cup (250 mL) cooked green or...