Like pea soup, robust lentil soup is enhanced by the flavourful addition of smoked meat.
Look for dried green lentils in bulk and specialty food shops. They are smaller than the more common brown lentil and have exceptional flavour and texture. This thick tomato sauce is a great place to use up a Parmesan rind: add it when adding the tomatoes.
Satisfy summertime hunger pangs with a hearty salad filled with smoky grilled veggies, lentils and whole wheat couscous.
This potato soup is accented with cumin and cayenne, and the added lentils make it a well-rounded vegan meal.
Serve these burgers to people who don't like lentils and they'll soon be converted! The beef and lentil combination gives them a tender texture, and the jalapeno supplies a spicy kick.
Lentils and vegetables simmer into a flavourful and aromatic broth. Paired with hearty Multigrain Loaves, this vegetarian soup makes a perfect starter or light entrée.
Rainbow trout is a perfect quick-cooking fish. When it's seared, the tender flesh—enhanced here by smoky, spicy chipotle chili powder—practically falls off the skin. Filled with colourful veggies, smoky lentils and a citrusy vinaigrette, this salad is a comforting meal served warm, and any leftovers make a light, refreshing lunch straight out of the fridge.
This traditional hearty soup features lentils, chickpeas, pasta and vegetables with aromatic yet mild spices. In Morocco its name is harira, and it serves to break the Ramadan fast in Muslim homes.
This cucumber slaw is light and refreshing and best served as soon as it's made. Red lentils break down as they cook, making them perfect for the spiced patties. If using another kind of lentil, be sure to mash them with the back of a fork before mixing in other ingredients.
Laura enjoys her father's recipe for lentil soup and says that, like her entire repertoire, the soup can be prepared in about 30 minutes. Bon appetito!
