Carrot Lentil Soup

Lentils are very high in folate and fibre and are a good source of vegetable protein. Serve with a whole grain baguette and a salad of half spinach and half romaine tossed with Lemon Pesto Buttermilk Dressing. Buttermilk sounds as though it should be high in fat but, in fact, has only 1% milk fat and delivers as much calcium as milk. Any leftover soup makes a tasty lunch the next day.

Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce With Spinach and Lentils

This hearty sauce makes great use of inexpensive and healthful lentils. They are a great source of iron and are a popular meat alternative for vegetarians. Toss with rigatoni or rotini pasta.

Lentil and Brown Rice Cakes With Baked Fries

This recipe turns powerhouse lentils into a healthy spin on burgers. Golden, crispy baked fries require very little oil but still don't stick to the parchment paper–lined pan—they are the tastiest good-for-you fries you'll ever enjoy. Thick Greek yogurt and fresh garlic on top of the patty give it a creamy kick, and a simple fresh salsa is the only condiment you'll need.

Artichoke and Lentil Salad with Fresh Thyme

Commonly used in warm braises, artichokes are just as delicious served cold. We've added them to a light but filling lentil salad for a fresh way to enjoy the vegetable during the summer months. This mildly flavoured dish is the perfect introduction to the artichoke for first-timers.

Curried Chicken and Lentil Soup With Sweet Potato

This satisfying spiced soup is packed with protein and will keep hunger at bay for hours. You can substitute about 2 cups of leftover shredded cooked chicken and 2 cups cooked and cooled lentils to make this soup even quicker to prepare. Just simmer the soup until the sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes.

Roasted Lentils

Lentil Stew

While backpacking along the Camino trail in Spain we tried to eat healthy and cook our own meals as much as possible. I made this many times, each time improving it and it has become one of my favourites

Lentil Soup

Shane Siddon from Notre Dame School submitted this recipe. For the vegetable stock, you can either use a canned vegetable stock, powder reconstituted or cooking liquid left over from mild vegetables, such as potatoes or carrots. To give this mild-flavour soup a Tex-Mex touch, cook 4 tsp (20 mL) chili powder with the onion and mushrooms.

Lentil Hummus

Drizzle this golden smooth dip with a little extra-virgin olive oil if desired. Serve with celery and carrot sticks and toasted pita wedges. Tahini, a paste made of sesame seeds, is available in most supermarkets.