10 WAYS TO USE LENTILS
Lentils are sourced from the lentil plant (Lens Culinaris) which originates in Asia and North Africa. It has long been cultivated by humans as a food source. The earliest archaeological evidence of lentils dates back to Paleolithic times!
There are so many uses for lentils. They are popular with vegetarians and vegans. They are a great source of protein and carbohydrates. Lentils also contain high levels of calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins and iron.
We stock lots of lentils! From Red to Brown, Puy to Yellow! Here are just some of the ways you can use these amazing pulses!
- This delicious vegan bolognese is rich, hearty and very filling!
- It’s full of amazing flavours – slightly spicy, sweet & tangy.
- This recipe makes 4 adult-size portions.
- It tastes fantastic with our Vegan Parmesan from this recipe.
- Full of protein and good fats
- This delicious, filling and warming soup is packed with protein and flavour.
- Tastes delicious served with homemade bread.
- Vegan and gluten-free.
Lentil & Vegetable Vegan Wellington
- Delicious, festive and utterly decadent vegan Wellington!
- Can also be used to make pies or patties.
- This easy to make dish is great any time of the year, not just at Christmas!
- Vegan.
Brazil Nut, Lentil & Tomato Roast
- Delicious, flavoursome and filling vegan roast.
- Full of nutrients, flavours and spice.
- Best served with gravy, roasted vegetables and cranberry sauce.
- This recipe serves 5 people comfortably.
These healthy chickpea and lentil falafels are baked not fried! Making them the healthier (and delicious) choice!
What could be better than a generous portion of satisfying winter-warming shepherd’s pie? This oven-baked dish is made up of potato, mince, winter vegetables, juicy lentils, tomatoes and herbs and as far as comforting dinners goes, this really hits the spot!
Lentil Meatballs with Fenugreek Sauce (via feastingathome.com)
These savory Indian-spiced lentil “meatballs”, both vegan and gluten free are served over a fragrant fenugreek-coconut sauce. The lentil meatballs are baked, rather than fried – so they remain relatively low in fat.
Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry
Takeaway-style, affordable, tasty and nutritious curry you can make at home.
A perfect recipe for meat-free Mondays! Use lentils instead of soy beans to make this fantastic tofu.
Lentil and Banana Muffins (via lentils.ca)
Lentils can also be used in sweet recipes, as shown with these amazing muffins! The banana acts as a natural sweetener and masks any savoury flavours.