Lentil Recipes

"This was adapted from a recipe on vegweb (http://vegweb.com/recipes/beans/3088.shtml), to incorporate more Ethiopian spices and use up a sweet potato I had on hand. It doesn't quite achieve the heights of my favorite Ethiopian restaurant, but it's quick, hearty and pretty tasty. Braver souls can substitute cayenne for some of the paprika"

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Ingredients: ground allspice, ground fenugreek...

"I discovered this many years ago and will even get my husband to eat it, even though there is no meat..........lol"

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Ingredients: coriander leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"A quick and tasty soup that made with simple ingredients. It was found in Chatelaine Food Express Quickies. Delicious with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and warm whole wheat pita bread."

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Ingredients: Italian-style stewed tomatoes, olive oil...

"A simple, tasty salad that's also attractive. This makes a great lunch & light dinner. Add some grilled lamb and you have a more substantial meal. From an old Super Food Ideas magazine. Australian measurements used."

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Ingredients: cooking spray, brown lentils...

"A complete protein thats earthy, sweet and crunchy."

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Ingredients: dried cranberries, dried parsley...

"This is really yummy. It can be used as a stuffing for mini pumpkins or tomatoes. I served it over some plain brown rice with mango chutney. It does make lots of leftovers and is pretty good cold the next day."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, ground cumin...

"A healthy meatless pasta....But one everyone seems to enjoy it."

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Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme...

"This is a one really easy and incredibly tasty chutney. This is my mom's recipe and no one makes it better, honest :) Store the chutney in the refrigerator (for not longer than a day; after that it usually goes bad), unless using it immediately, since the coconut makes it very perishable."

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Ingredients: coconut, curry leaves...

"This is one of my signature potluck dishes. It makes a TON. The lentils almost make it taste like a hamburger dish. Don’t even think about using dried herbs for this one. It won’t work."

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Ingredients: dry lentils, fresh oregano...

"These are lentils are delightfully different and will last 10 days or so in the fridge. This recipe makes heaps but they are so very morish. If you like red lentils you'll love this one! (A Belinda Jeffrey's recipe changed slightly to suit my family.)"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, light olive oil...

"This recipe is good even without the chicken. I use my pressure cooker to cut down on the cook time. If you are using a regular pot the time should be doubled."

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Ingredients: dry lentils, fresh parsley...