Any variety of dried lentils is handy to have in the pantry: Lentils cook quickly and taste great. Serve this curry over rice with a steamed green vegetable, such as kale. For delicious vegan fare, omit the fried eggs.
Instead of dried lentils, you can use 2 cans (each 19 oz/540 mL) lentils, drained and rinsed; simply simmer with the carrots (without cooking them first).
Lentils, rice and vegetable flakes make a colourful, healthy gift for vegetarians — or anyone who enjoys hearty soup. Look for the ingredients at bulk-food stores. Include a set of soup bowls and the recipe for Lentil Soup (see below) with this mix.
Lentils up the iron and vitamins A and B in this fibre-rich one-pot meal.
This vegetarian soup brims with flavour — and nutrition. Spinach and lentils make it an excellent source of folate, carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene and lentils are a high source of fibre. Serve with whole grain bread and follow with frozen yogurt and fruit.
Ease into the flavours of fall with this hearty salad, which boasts beets, lentils, microgreens and goat cheese.
Feeling the chill? Smoked paprika and chorizo add layers of warmth and flavour to this vibrant lentil soup.
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.
